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Westbury postponement is one of many for “Beyond Van Gogh,” one of multiple ‘immersive’ traveling Vincent van Gogh

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Long Island art-lovers will have to wait nearly two more months to immerse themselves in the work of Vincent van Gogh this winter following the last-minute postponement of “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience.”

The “Beyond Van Gogh” exhibit, one of several unaffiliated ‘immersive’ van Gogh exhibits touring the country and globe in the past few years, was scheduled to run at Samanea New York in Westbury from November 18, 2022 to January 8, 2022.

The exhibit will now run from February 3, 2023 to April 2, 2023, according to “Beyond Van Gogh” public statements and its site-specific website for Long Island.

Local ticket-holders complained on a Facebook page for the Long Island installation of the show about its seemingly sudden postponement, with multiple people saying they hadn’t received any kind of notification that the exhibit had been pushed back; some people found out when they showed up to Samanea New York and found an empty, unfinished gallery space.

Numerous ticket-holders have complained about the postponement and refund process for “Beyond Van Gogh” on Facebook and Better Business Bureau sites. (Screenshot via Facebook)

It seems that Long Island ticket-holders aren’t alone in feeling frustrated toward, or treated unfairly by, the proprietors of “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience.”

On November 28, NJ.com reported that the “Beyond Van Gogh” show that was scheduled to run from December 1 to

January 29 at New Jersey’s American Dream mall was also “abruptly” postponed.

In the past year and a half, this particular touring van Gogh show has also delayed or cancelled its runs in at least five additional North American cities: Grand Rapids, MI; Detroit, MI; Halifax, NS; Calgary, AB; Victoria, BC.

In nearly every case, public relations representatives for “Beyond Van Gogh” have cited “unforeseen circumstances and production delays.” The exhibit has also been reported to the Better Business Bureau via online comments regarding at least one U.S. exhibit and one in Canada.

On the main website for “Beyond Van

Gogh: The Immersive Experience,” dozens of other cities around the world are listed as having already shown and closed the exhibit, or having upcoming shows with tickets available for pre-sale.

Representatives for “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” did not respond to requests for comment by press time.

A representative for Samanea New York said the venue is “working with the ‘Beyond Van Gogh’ production team to provide whatever support they need for their opening, as we do for all of our new tenants where construction is involved.” Samanea New York, formerly Mall at the Source and Fortunoff, is owned by Lesso Mall Development (Long Island), Inc.

Tickets for “Beyond Van Gogh” start out at $34.99 for children and $55.99 for adults, and require ticket-holders to schedule a viewing time. In comparison, tickets for the touring exhibit “Immersive Van Gogh” start at $39.99 for off-peak and $54.99 for peak hours. Tickets for “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,” meanwhile, start at $23.90 for children and go as high as $64.90 per person for Premium Flex Entry VIP.

In recent years, immersive ‘experiences’ in arts and culture have become increasingly popular, including ones centered on the now-largely public domain work of Vincent Willem van Gogh (1853-1890).

The Dutch Post-Impressionist painter is credited with creating more than 2000 works over a decade while suffering from significant physical and mental conditions, and is recognized as having posthumously become one of the most influential artists in Western history.

A sign advises ticket-holders about the postponement of “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” at Samanea New York in Westbury.

The designated space for “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” at Samanea New York seems fundamentally unfinished as of December 5, 2022. (Credit: Janet Burns)

A promotional image for “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” via VanGoghLongIsland.com.

Nassau County Firefighters Urge Residents To Decorate Safely

Holidays are the busiest time of year for home fires

The Nassau County Fire Academy conducted a live, controlled, residential fire of a Christmas tree on 12/1 to emphasize the importance of vigilantly hydrating all-natural Christmas trees, and to show how quickly your home can go from a ‘winter wonderland’ to devastating house fire.

Tips for preventing Christmas tree res this holiday season:

• Make sure you choose a tree with green needles. Give the tree a good shake or run a branch through your ngers. if it loses a lot of needles, it’s too dry. Trees don’t burst into ames on their own, but dry trees are more likely to catch re.

• Real trees need to be kept moist and watered at all times. Before you put your tree in the stand, cut 2” of the trunk to help it take up water. Make sure the water isn’t too cold, which could shock the tree. Try using a humidi er to create extra humidity and keep the tree from drying out.

• Keep the tree several feet away from any replace or other open ames.

• Check the lights you use to decorate your tree. If they have exposed wires or cracked

bulbs, get new lights.

• Be sure to use ame-resistant decorations.

• Don’t link more than three strings of lights.

• Don’t display your tree so that it blocks an exit.

• When you’re not able to keep an eye on your tree, turn o and unplug your Christmas lights.

Fires are devastating at any time of year, but can be especially di cult in the winter.

Be sure to have an exit plan. Discuss this plan with your family, and practice evacuating your home.

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Mineola Students Attend Youth And Government Conference

Seven members of Mineola Middle School’s Speech and Debate Club traveled to Albany for the New York Youth & Government (YAG) Conference, a three-day program in which students engage directly in a simulation of the state’s democratic process. This is the third year the middle school has attended, having also participated in 2018 and 2019.

During club meetings, these seven members authored two bills that they feel should be passed as legislation in the state of New York. Bill #1- ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers by 2025 and Bill #2- mandate the

installation of security doors that automatically lock when a lockdown bell is triggered.

At the conference, the students acted as Senators and Assembly members and got the opportunity to present, debate and vote on the legislation they are proposing.

YAG is a national government and politics program that promotes civic literacy and community service while also giving students a forum for their ideas. Legislation first proposed in YAG now is seen in more than three hundred actual laws in states throughout the country.

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Submitted by the Mineola School District

Village “elves” in Westbury have been busy setting up a special North Pole Mailbox at the corner of Post Ave. and Winthrop St., and making sure each letter gets to Santa.

All letters submitted before December 16 will be answered. Be sure to include each child’s full name and address to receive a reply from Santa. No postage is required for letters to Santa.

Submitted by the Village of Westbury

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Free Holiday Parking In Westbury

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To encourage local shopping this holiday season, the Village of Westbury Board of Trustees is offering up to two (2) hours of free metered parking along Post Avenue’s business district, from Union Ave. to Rockland St. With hundreds of metered spaces

located within walking distance to the Village’s shops and restaurants, there’s a spot for everyone! Free parking runs ‘til January 2, 2023. And please don’t forget to use you B.I.D. dollars! — Submitted by the Village of Westbury

Speech and Debate Club students from Mineola Middle School participating in the 2022 Youth and Government Conference in Albany, NY, (L-R): John Castellano, Matthew Ahlfeld, Grace Cosgrove, Joanna Peitler, Rachel Fogarty, Michael Perro and Devan Parekh. (Courtesy of Mineola School District)

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The room was engulfed just two minutes after a short circuit was triggered within the lights decorating the tree. Instructors from the Fire Service Academy extinguish the blaze.

(Photo submitted by the Nassau County and Alana Petrocelli)

The model room for the tree safety demonstration. (Photo submitted by the Nassau County and Alana Petrocelli)

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14

WOW Holiday Party 2022

Winning on Wednesday (WOW) innovative virtual networking is back in person to celebrate the Holiday Season! D on’t miss this opportunity to finally meet the members that you have been “seeing” each week on ZOOM. Ice Breakers with Robin Shatzkin, KUE activities with Luis Cuneo, introductions to Jovia Financial Credit Union team members and more! We are looking for raffle prize donations to help us raise money for the Leukemia Foundation. Each guest will receive 5 free tickets at the door. Additional tickets will be available at six for $5 or 15 for $10. Two WOW memberships valued at $149 & $399 are among the prizes. To donate prizes or for more information please contact Robin Shatzkin @ 516-319-1721 or Robin@travelbyrobins. com. For members who aren’t able to join us in person, we will have ZOOM screens available for chatting.

FRIDAY, DEC. 16

Tribute to Barry White

Friend Entertainment USA Presents “The Baritone Master” JD Hall with his Tribute

To Barry White, direct from Hollywood, CA. JD will be performing all of Barry White’s most popular songs, backed by his masterful musicians. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite or by calling 631-698-9696. 7:30 p.m. at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $40 plus service fees.

SATURDAY, DEC. 17

Westbury Arts Kwanzaa Celebration

From 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Westbury Arts will celebrate Kwanzaa with a program hosted by artist, educator and author of Kwanzaa Crafts Marcia Odle-McNair. Kwanzaa is an African-American holiday filled with joy and remembrance. It is a time to honor lessons taught by our ancestors. We will share the warmth of family and friends, explore important African symbols, explain the Principles of Kwanzaa in many creative ways and make handmade

gifts. Tickets are free and can be reserved on Eventbrite.

Breakfast with Santa Come celebrate the Christmas Season at our annual Breakfast with Santa! A fun filled, family event. Tell Santa what is on your wish list and enjoy all the holiday activities as well as a buffet of breakfast and brunch items. Seatings at 9/9:30 a.m. and 12/12:30 p.m. at the Kingsley Ballroom, Garden City Hotel. $75+ for adults, and $50+ for kids 12 and under. Full payment taken in advance with sevenday cancellation policy.

SUNDAY, DEC. 18

Town of North Hempstead Chanukah Festival Featuring a performance by the Manhasset High School band, a live ice carving of

a menorah, a chocolate gelt drop with assistance from the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department, and the lighting of the menorah. 3:00 p.m. at Mary Jane Davies Green in Manhasset.

ONGOING

Toys For Tots Drive

Westbury Memorial Public Library is pleased to be an official drop-off site for the Marine Corps Toys For Tots program in Nassau County. Through Wednesday, Dec. 14 you can show your support by donating a new unwrapped toy and placing it in the collection receptacle in either the Children’s Library or Main Library next to the Circulation Desk. All toys will be distributed to the needy children of Long Island.

Sock Skating at Long Island Children’s Museum

As visitors step off the “ice” they can jump into dramatic play in LICM’s Snowflake Village, which simulates cozy winter scenes. Children can become bakers in the holiday sweet shop, step inside a giant snowman to serve up some “hot” cocoa, take a turn in the rink’s “ticket booth” or “warm up” around a rink side “fire” pit. Visit LICM’s website for dates with special free programs. Exhibit runs through Jan. 8, 2023.

Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame Opens To Public

The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) recently announced the grand opening of the organization’s first physical facility and Long Island’s very first Hall of Fame at 97 Main St. in Stony Brook Village. The location is near other Long Island cultural centers including The Long Island Museum, The Jazz Loft and The Reboli Center.

“We are thrilled our organization has found a permanent home in such a wonderful location,” LIMEHOF Chairman Ernie Canadeo said. “We’re excited to be able to share our world-class displays and unique memorabilia collection that showcases Long Island’s rich and diverse musical and entertainment history in new and exciting ways. We feature different and exciting exhibits, displays, videos and education offerings that make the center a dynamic place for people to visit on a regular basis.”

Founded in 2004, the nonprofit LIMEHOF is dedicated to the idea that Long Island’s musical heritage is an important resource to be celebrated and preserved for future generations. The organization, which encompasses New York State’s Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Kings (Brooklyn) Counties, was created as a place of community that inspires and explores Long Island music in all its forms. To date, the organization has inducted more than 100 musicians and music industry executives, and offers education programs, scholarships and awards to Long Island students and educators. LIMEHOF has strong associations and community support, including Catholic Health, which is the presenting sponsor and a strong supporter.

More than 250 guests and inductees recently attended a special VIP preview event on Nov. 22 to see the first exhibit. Inductees in attendance included founding and current members of Blue Öyster Cult (bassist Joe Bouchard, Albert Bouchard and drummer Jules Radino), Zebra (guitarist Randy Jackson, bassist Felix Hanemann and drummer Guy Gelso), The Brooklyn Bridge (Jimmy Rosica), Parrish Smith from EPMD, Granddaddy IU, and Twisted Sister (guitarist Jay Jay French and Mark “The Animal” Mendoza), Music journalist Wayne Robins, John Gatto from The Good Rats, singer/songwriter Jen Chapin, Paula Janis and Carole Demas of The Magic Garden , singer/songwriter Elliott Murphy, Ira Maltz, CSS Security. Stanton Anderson (Mark Fowler), LIMEHOF board member Sandra Taylor (daughter of LIMEHOF inductee Sam

Taylor) and Lawrence Worrell, stage name L.A.W. from Planet 12 (grandson of LIMEHOF inductee Sam Taylor) and more. There were also live performances by Zebra, The Blue Öyster Cult, Jen Chapin, Paula Janis and Carole Demas of The Magic Garden and other inductees.

North Babylon Resident Cliff Schlesinger was the first public visitor to the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame when it opened on Nov. 25. Schlesinger says he was most excited to see the first exhibit, “Long Island’s Legendary Club Scene–1960’s to 1980’s,” which is designed to be a club crawl through Long Island’s legendary ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s club scene.

“We used to go everywhere from Speaks in Island Park to The Mad Hatter in Stony Brook,” Schlesinger said. “We used to go everywhere… Twisted Sister and Zebra and all those bands so I can’t wait to see that exhibit.”

The first exhibit features replicas of clubs, with videos of artists performing, ads, posters, instruments and an exact replica of a typical 1960’s stage, with vintage equipment and sound system. There is also a permanent “Hall of Fame” with plaques and exhibits recognizing more than 120 inductees, as well as areas for a library, classrooms for educational programs and master classes, a surround -sound theater and a gift shop with music and entertainment themed memorabilia.

There is a wide range of compelling visual elements and rare artifacts on display throughout the building. Inducted artists who have donated their memorabilia include Billy Joel, Joan Jett, Debbie Gibson, Blue Öyster Cult, Twisted Sister and families and estates of Harry Chapin, Guy Lombardo, John Coltrane, and so many more. Donations include various musical instruments, performance outfits, vintage automobiles and motorcycles, rare posters and photos, handwritten lyrics and much more.

More than 500 public visitors came out to see LIMEHOF on its opening weekend. Also, LIMEHOF Inductee Richie Cannata performed on stage along with Mark Newman and LIMEHOF Long Island Sound Award Winner Kerry Kearney.

The Hall of Fame and Museum is open Wednesdays to Sundays, from noon through 5 p.m. Admission prices are adult $19.50, seniors (65+) and veterans $17, students (with identification) $15, children under 12 are free. Tickets can be purchased online at the www.LIMEHOF.org website and at the door.

—Submitted by the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame

Ribbon cutting at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame VIP Preview event on Nov. 22

North Babylon Resident Cliff Schlesinger becomes the first public visitor to LIMEHOF.

From left: Richard Branciforte, Cliff Schlesinger, Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Chairman Ernie Canadeo, exhibit designer Kevin O’Callaghan and board member Jim Faith (Photo Credit Ed Shin/LIMEHOF)

LIMEHOF inductees Paula Janis and Carole Demas of The Magic Garden (Photo credit: Photographer Ed Shin/Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame)

Cowbell donated by Blue Oyster Cult on display at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (Photo Credit LIMEHOF)

Farmingdale Wins Long Island Football Championship

Farmingdale has traditionally been one of Nassau County’s most decorated football programs. They have added another chapter to their storied history this season with convincing wins in the Nassau County and Long Island championship games. While titles have eluded them over the last few years, Farmingdale came back in dominant fashion in 2022.

The Dalers have finished this magical season with a 12-0 record. The Village of Farmingdale celebrated their champions with a parade down Main Street on Sunday, Dec. 4.

The season was capped in a thrilling Long Island Championship game against Ward Melville. Senior running back Tomaso Ramos carried the Dalers to victory. He rushed for an incredible 392 yards on 34 carries, ran for three touchdowns and had a touchdown reception as Farmingdale beat the Patriots, 42-20, in the Long Island Class I championship game at LaValle Stadium at Stony Brook University.

In addition to his ground and pound approach, Ramos added two receptions for 45 yards in the game which gave him 437 all-purpose yards. That established a new record for the Long Island Championships.

“I wasn’t expecting to do this at all, but when they call my name, I’ve got to go,” Ramos said after the game.

It was the second time that Farmingdale captured the Long Island title, the first coming in 2001. Legendary Farmingdale coach Buddy Krumenacker has

taken 10 teams to the Long Island Championships and has now come away with two wins.

“To play in the Long Island championship is great, but we’ve stumbled here,” Krumenacker said. “This is our 10th appearance. But I’d want to be here 10 times and lose eight than not be here. There’s no doubt about that.”

The road to the Long Island Championship started with a 35-0 win over Port Washington in the Nassau quarterfinals. That was followed by a 42-7 victory over Syosset in the semifinals. That set

up the Nassau County championship game against long-time rival Massapequa, the defending Nassau County champions.

Farmingdale wasted no time jumping out to a quick lead against Massapequa and ultimately ran away with the game. Quarterback Anthony Licci completed 14 of 17 passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns. Ramos rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns and Joe Burriesci caught seven passes for 124 yards (two TDs) and recorded an interception.

Farmingdale showed its poise,

executing the two-minute drill in the waning moments of the first half. Licci led the Dalers on a threeplay, 65-yard drive that finished with a strike to Burriesci for a touchdown and 21-0 halftime lead. In the end, it all added up to a 38-7 win for Farmingdale at Hofstra’s Stuart Stadium and a trip to the Long Island Championships.

Throughout the three-game Nassau County playoffs, Farmingdale outscored its opponents 115-14. They captured their 17th Nassau County title in school history and the first title since 2015. The Dalers posted five shutouts this season and over the course of 12 games, outscored opponents, 510-101. Ramos finished the season with more than 1,000 rushing yards while Licci passed for over 1,000 yards.

“I’ve been dreaming of this since I was in elementary school,” Ramos said. “This is where I’ve always wanted to be.”

—James Rowan in an Anton Media Group contributor

Your 2022 Long Island Class I champions—the Farmingdale High School Dalers

Bruce Blakeman Nassau County Executive

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Hanukkah Greeting

On Sunday evening, Dec. 18, Jews around the world will come together to light the first candle of Hanukkah, otherwise known as The Festival of Lights. At its heart, this uplifting holiday is about the achievement of justice in the face of overwhelming odds. It is an opportunity to reflect on the triumph of liberty over tyranny, and in fact that miracles can happen even in the darkest moments. Though they were outnumbered in people and in means, the Maccabees’ dedication to their cause was unwavering, and thus these brave warriors emerged victorious over an oppressive Greek regime.

Hanukkah is the only Jewish holiday that celebrates a military victory. Because there is a tension in the Jewish tradition between the responsibility to defend the right to religious freedom and the reluctance to bear arms, the ancient Maccabees fought only

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when doing so was vital for survival. They went forth with great faith in our Creator, believing, in the words of our biblical prophet, Isiah, that “not by might and not by power but by the spirit of the Holy One” would they achieve victory. While fully knowing that it was their responsibility to fight for what mattered to them,

the Maccabees also hoped for miracles and prayed for wisdom. Their small beam of hope became a huge radiance of triumph and everlasting happiness for the Jewish people. This shining light, which burned continuously both in their hearts and in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem back then, illuminates Jewish homes and synagogues throughout the world today. The glow of the menorah reminds us of a just and loving Creator’s blessing, and of the countless sacrifices made over the centuries for faith and freedom. As American Jews, we owe a special debt of gratitude to the United States, for its offering us the greatest freedom of religious expression in our history.

During the eight days of Hanukkah, let us all be inspired by the knowledge that light can overcome darkness. During this season of light, let’s all renew

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our commitment to hope and to pray, to work and to sacrifice, and to bring about that blessed time when religious freedom will be a right, not just a dream, for all of humankind. May our readiness to defend ourselves never undermine our commitment to “seek peace and pursue it” and may this holiday season be a time of hope, happiness, peace and unity for all mankind. Amen.

Happy Hanukkah. Rabbi Dr. Moshe P. Weisblum

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Corruption, scandal and controversy is nothing new to the International Federation of Association Football (commonly known as FIFA), the governing body of international soccer. The Federation was indicted in 2015 on “racketeering [and] wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies, among other offenses,” allegedly had two members of its executive committee bribed to vote to have Qatar host the 2022 World Cup and in 2018 granted the World Cup to Russia, an authoritarian dictatorship that four years earlier had invaded a sovereign country and illegally annexed the Crimean peninsula.

Now we are seeing a repeat. FIFA has granted Qatar, another dictatorial regime with some of the highest inequality and poorest human rights in the world, the

chance to launder its reputation clean by the World Cup.

But what is uniquely appalling with this whitewashing scheme is the horrific human cost of Qatar’s stadiums. Forget the astounding $220 billion dollars that was sunk into the World Cup (which will all go away the instant the World Cup ends). Let’s talk about the more than 6,500 migrant workers who died building Qatar’s stadiums.

Take that in for a moment—6,500. To put that in perspective, that’s roughly two deaths a day for 10 years. And just what these poor migrant workers have had to endure at the hands of the Qatari government…

Slate reports that among migrant workers, “The withholding of wages and confiscation

of passports was common.” The Guardian reports that: “Guardian analysis indicates shocking figure over the past decade likely to be an underestimate… The findings, compiled from government sources, mean an average of 12 migrant workers from these five south Asian nations have died each week… The total death toll is significantly higher as these figures do not include deaths from a number of countries which send large numbers of workers to Qatar… Behind the statistics lie countless stories of devastated families who have been left without their main breadwinner, struggling to gain compensation and confused about the circumstances of their loved one’s death.”

The Guardian piece also details the personal accounts of those who died building FIFA’s stadiums.

Madhu Bollapally was found lying dead on his accommodation’s floor; the death was classified as heart failure. His wife and son that were left behind received $1,382 for his six years of work.

Mohammad Shahid Miah paid $4,320 to work in Qatar. He died

from electrocution when a faulty electrical cable contacted floodwater in his work camp. The debt Miah paid was passed on to his destitute parents. Qatar has provided no compensation to the Miah family.

Ghal Singh Rai paid $1,545 to work in Qatar. A week later he took his own life. It sickens me to read these stories. This was a very rare time when, in conducting research for a piece, I felt genuinely disturbed. What you’ve read here is just the tip of the iceberg.

I refuse to support this murderous regime. That’s why I’m not watching the 2022 Qatar World Cup, and I encourage all readers to do the same. I’m no soccer fan, but I love watching a soccer match and it is utterly unfair to the fans—who enjoy the beautiful form, tactics, competitiveness and athleticism of soccer—that the sport be ruined by the corruption of faceless executives and the spilling of innocent blood.

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

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Celebrating

Matthew Adarichev

Soccer fans across the world are tuning in to watch the 2022 World Cup. American fans reading this are probably feeling glum: the United States Soccer Team took a crushing defeat at the hands of the Netherlands on Dec. 3, losing 3 – 1. But underneath that devastating loss is something far more sinister. Scratch just below the glitzy surface of the Qatar World Cup and you unearth a treasure trove of horrendous human rights abuses on the part of the Qatari government in preparation for this year’s World Cup.

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If It Says N.Y.-Style Pizza—It Ain’t

Growing up on Long Island, a kid would sometimes just have to make a stand. You had to take a side. Some allegiances were built-in: your friends, your school, your Little League Baseball or Pop Warner Football team… These were no-brainers. But there were far more divisive decisions to be made that could easily set you and even your best pals or siblings tumbling across the lawn in disagreement. The Great Quisp vs. Quake Debate between me and my little brother raged on for months, as did the Bugs Bunny vs. Tom and Jerry campaign. Good Humor versus Mr. Softee “discussions” would often draw blood.

No quarter was taken here and none was given, as in the cases of: Yankees or Mets? Jets or Giants? Matchbox or Hot Wheels? Sgt. Rock or Sgt. Fury? Betty or Veronica? Officer Joe Bolton or Captain Jack McCarthy? And of course, Ginger or Mary Ann?

You can insert your personal bones of contention here: ___________.

These debates invariably carried over into what deli or pizzeria was “the best.” And the really great part about that is there were truly so many fantastic places to argue about. The Italian spectrum in Levittown included Domenico’s, Don Ciccio’s, Caruso’s and Sammy’s Inferno.

As for delis we had Torino’s and Fred’s and the half-dozen other nameless delis we just called the German Deli, Jewish Deli or the other Italian Deli. Toss in the grocery stores and bakeries and candy stores and that’s a lot of fodder to fight over.

And I have a theory that it is because of this variety and competition among the family-owned and -operated small businesses of not only Levittown, but most towns on Long Island from Mineola to Montauk, that Long Islanders have developed a more expert and discerning taste for food than almost every place else I have been. And I have been everywhere.

We Islanders might not agree on where the best pizza is to be had, but at least we know what pizza is. And that goes for bagels and pretzels and heroes and knishes and Lo Mien.

I once stopped at a “Chinese” Restaurant in Western Oklahoma and I ordered pork lo mien. I swear I got ramen noodles and bacon bits. It was then I only noticed there were no Chinese people actually working there. Never a good sign.

And chain pizza joints (from the seemingly dozens of faux-Italian crap factories) are to real pizza what Enya is to rock & roll. It just don’t work.

I have been to New York-style pizza places in Kansas, California, Tennessee, Louisiana and a dozen other states and if it says New York-style pizza—it damn sure ain’t. You can bank on that. If it says New York bagels and you ain’t in New York—it

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damn sure ain’t.

I think it’s okay if you think pizza should be made with gouda and asparagus and guacamole, but call it what it is. If it is your own misguided attempt to improve upon pizza, then say it. But don’t slander my state with your suspect culinary creativity.

If you want to put gooseberries and sunflower seeds on your bagels, go for it. But don’t say you got that idea on Long Island.

And if you think I might be making too much of out of this, I have to point out that though I have seen New Yorkstyle this and New York-style that from coast to coast, conversely I have never seen a place on Long Island advertising Memphis-style grits or Colorado-style bull fries or Kansas City-style chicken gizzards.

This is because, while fiercely protective of what we consider to be “that food of ours,” and how it is represented about the country, Long Islanders are not so presumptuous as to usurp another regional favorite as our own.

Let Buffalo have its wings.

Let Chicago have its deep dish.

Let Maine have its lobster roll and Maryland its blue-claw crab.

But leave our pizza and bagels alone.

And if you’re ever driving through Western Oklahoma and have a craving for Chinese Food, stay away from Bubba And Pedro’s Peking Palace.

Douglas Delaney is an author, playwright, documentarian and Levittown native who currently calls Kansas home.

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The Argyle Theatre, Long Island’s largest year-round professional theatrical venue, presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, directed by Evan Pappas, choreographed and co-directed by Debbie Roshe, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. It performs through Jan. 1; the opening night was celebrated on Nov. 12.

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for more than 13 years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end, and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

“This is a year of celebration at the Argyle; we have chosen four amazing shows that our audiences will love,” Argyle Theatre’s Artistic Director Evan Pappas said. “And what better way to kick off the new season with the magic of Disney’s

Beauty and the Beast.”

Tickets for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast are priced from $45 to $79 and may be purchased online at www.argyletheatre.com or by calling 631-230-3500.

For group rates and school trips, contact Marty Rubin, director of sales, by email at Marty@ArgyleTheatre.com.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will play Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Saturday afternoons at 2:30 p.m., and Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m., with select Tuesday evenings and weekday matinees throughout December.

Visit www.argyletheatre.com for tickets and more details.

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Lead Hazards In Toys

Many children get toys and toy jewelry as gifts during the holiday season. Some toys, especially some imported toys, antique toys, and toy jewelry may contain lead. Although lead is invisible to the naked eye and has no smell, exposure to lead can seriously harm a child’s health. Young children tend to put their hands, toys, or other objects—which may be made of lead or contaminated with lead or lead dust—into their mouths. If you have a small child in your household, make sure the child does not have access to toys, jewelry, or other items that may contain lead.

Lead may be found in the paint, metal, and plastic parts of some toys and toy jewelry, particularly those made in other countries, and also antique toys and collectibles.

In 2008, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) was signed into law, requiring toys and infant products to be tested to mandatory standards before being sold.

The use of lead in plastics has not been banned. Lead softens plastic, making a toy more flexible to return to its original shape. Lead may also be used in plastic toys to stabilize molecules from heat.

Lead dust can form on toys when some plastics are exposed to sunlight, air, and detergents that break down the chemical bond between the lead and plastics.

Lead also may be combined with other metals, such as tin, to create alloys that are used to make toys.

To reduce children’s risk for lead exposure, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) tests and issues recalls of current products that may potentially expose children to lead. Check the CPSC website (www.cpsc.gov/recalls) to be sure your child’s toys are safe. You can find photos and descriptions of currently recalled toys on that website.

Protect children from exposure to lead in metal and plastic toys, especially imported toys, antique toys, and toy jewelry. How can I test a toy for lead?

Only a certified laboratory can accurately determine how much lead is in a toy. Although do-it-yourself kits indicating the presence of lead are available, they do not show how much lead is present and their reliability at detecting low levels of lead has not been determined.

What should I do if I am concerned about my child’s exposure to lead in a toy?

If you think your child has been exposed to a toy containing lead, or if your child has a recalled toy, take away the toy immediately and contact your child’s healthcare provider. Most children who are exposed to lead have no symptoms. A blood lead test is the best way to find out if your child has been exposed to lead. Your child’s healthcare provider can help you decide whether a blood lead test is needed and can recommend appropriate follow-up actions if your child has been exposed. As levels of

Toy jewelry often contains a lot of lead.

lead in the blood increase, adverse effects from lead may also increase.

Lead in Toy Jewelry

What are the effects of wearing toy jewelry?

Just wearing toy jewelry that contains lead will not cause your child to have a high level of lead in their blood. However, young children often place their toys, fingers,

Lead exposure is preventable.

and other objects in their mouths as a part of their normal development. Chewing, sucking on or swallowing toy jewelry that contains lead will expose your child to lead.

Make sure children in your home do not have access to jewelry or other items that may contain lead. Additionally, regularly washing children’s toys and hands can prevent them from swallowing or breathing in lead or lead dust.

Regular handwashing can reduce lead poisoning.

If you think your child put jewelry containing lead in his or her mouth, take the jewelry away from your child and contact your child’s healthcare provider. Your child’s healthcare provider can help you decide whether a blood lead test is needed and can recommend appropriate follow-up actions if your child has been exposed. Many private insurance policies cover the cost of testing for blood lead, and blood lead testing for children enrolled in Medicaid is covered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). For additional information on local resources, contact the childhood lead poisoning prevention program in your area.

No safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to affect a child’s intelligence, ability to pay attention, and academic achievement.

The good news is that childhood lead exposure is preventable.

—National Center for Environmental Health

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Five Healthy Eating Tips For The Holidays

Your recipe for staying on track no matter what’s cooking

‘Tis the season for family, festivity, and food—lots of food. Temptations are everywhere, and parties and travel disrupt daily routines. What’s more, it all goes on for weeks. How do you stick to your diabetes meal plan when everyone around you seems to be splurging? Here are five tips that can help:

1. Holiday-Proof Your Plan

You may not be able to control what food you’re served, and you’re going to see other people eating tempting treats. Meet the challenges armed with a plan:

• Eat close to your usual times to keep your blood sugar steady. If your meal is served later than normal, eat a small snack at your usual mealtime and eat a little less when dinner is served.

• Invited to a party? Offer to bring a healthy dish along.

• If you have a sweet treat, cut back on other carbs (like potatoes and bread) during the meal.

• Don’t skip meals to save up for a feast. It will be harder to manage your blood sugar, and you’ll be really hungry and more likely to overeat.

• If you slip up, get right back to healthy eating with your next meal.

2. Outsmart the Buffet

Savor a serving of the foods you really love.

When you face a spread of delicious holiday food, make healthy choices easier:

• Have a small plate of the foods you like best and then move away from the buffet table.

• Start with vegetables to take the edge off your appetite.

• Eat slowly. It takes at least 20 minutes for your brain to realize you’re full.

• Avoid or limit alcohol. If you do have an alcoholic drink, have it with food. Alcohol

can lower blood sugar and interact with diabetes medicines.

• Also plan to stay on top of your blood sugar. Check it more often during the holidays, and if you take medicine, ask your doctor if the amount needs to be adjusted.

3. Fit in Favorites

No food is on the naughty list. Choose the dishes you really love and can’t get any other time of year, like Aunt Edna’s pumpkin

pie. Slow down and savor a small serving, and make sure to count it in your meal plan.

4. Keep Moving

You’ve got a lot on your plate this time of year, and physical activity can get crowded out. But being active is your secret holiday weapon; it can help make up for eating more than usual and reduce stress during this most stressful time of year. Get moving with friends and family, such as taking a walk after a holiday meal.

5. Get Your Zzzs

Going out more and staying out later often means cutting back on sleep. Sleep loss can make it harder to manage your blood sugar, and when you’re sleep deprived you’ll tend to eat more and prefer high-fat, high-sugar food. Aim for seven to eight hours per night to guard against mindless eating.

Most of all, remember what the season is about—celebrating and connecting with the people you care about. When you focus more on the fun, it’s easier to focus less on the food.

—Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

If you plan for it, no food needs to be on the naughty list.

Dara Jones Joins HSS Long Island

A pediatric physiatrist, she sees a strong need for services here

Dara Jones, MD, of Port Washington has joined HSS Long Island, the Uniondale location of Hospital for Special Surgery. Jones is a pediatric physiatrist—a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation in children and teenagers. Her practice is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and management of physical conditions and impairments present at birth or that develop during childhood. In addition to Long Island, she will continue to practice at the main hospital on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

With patients generally ranging in age from infants to 18-year-olds, Jones seeks to improve quality of life for those with cerebral palsy; developmental disorders; musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions; gait abnormalities; muscular dystrophy; traumatic brain injuries; spinal cord injuries; spina bifida; and acute injuries affecting the muscles, bones and joints.

With only a handful of pediatric physiatrists on Long Island, she sees a strong need for services here. “Many of my Long Island patients have been making the trip into Manhattan, often for treatments

that require multiple appointments,” Jones said. “I am delighted that I can now provide services on Long Island, which will make it so much more convenient for them. Plus, the Uniondale location is a beautiful, modern facility that’s easy to access with ample parking.”

Jones knew she found her calling early on−the first time she saw a child’s face light up during a consultation. She was explaining to the seven-year-old, who has cerebral palsy, that she could do anything she wants to do, even if it looks a little different from the way others do it.

“It’s always about what patients can do; it’s never about what they can’t do,” she said. “I work with a team of experts at HSS to optimize treatment and provide care to meet the needs of each family and achieve the goals and reach the full potential of each patient.” The team often includes pediatric orthopedic surgeons; physical, occupational and speech therapists; social workers; and experts who make adaptive equipment and assistive devices.

Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Jones received her medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New

Orleans. She completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and a fellowship in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center/ Albert Einstein School of Medicine.

She joins 36 specialists in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, adult physiatry, rheumatology and pain management at HSS Long Island, located in The Omni professional building off Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale.

“The HSS system and standards are as strong on Long Island as they are in New York City,” Jones said. “And the recent expansion, additional imaging services and new rehab facility at the Nassau County location are impressive.”

Jones, who moved to Port Washington this year with her husband and two young sons, says she couldn’t be happier in her new home.

“We love the water; we love the beach. We go boating, we fish,” she said. “We are really happy here. It’s exactly what we wanted, a great place for our sons to grow up in.”

—HSS Long Island

Dr. Dara Jones

Double Up On The Guac?

Those avocados are good for your heart health

Adding avocados to a healthy diet could reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, including lowering your cholesterol, according to research published by the American Heart Association (AHA). That’s especially good news because the consumption of avocados in the U.S. has nearly tripled in the past two decades, up to nearly 2.6 billion pounds a year.

Avocados contain high amounts

of fiber, potassium, magnesium, folate, vitamin C and vitamin K.

The fruit is a known source of healthy, unsaturated fats and a great replacement for certain fat-containing foods like butter, cheese or processed meats.

lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a 21 percent lower risk of coronary heart disease, compared to those who never or rarely ate avocados.

A study published in the Journal of American Heart Association found that eating one avocado a day as part of a moderate-fat diet resulted in lower “bad” LDL cholesterol.

A study recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that:

• People who ate at least one avocado each week had a 16 percent

• Replacing half a serving daily of margarine, butter, egg, yogurt, cheese or processed meats such as bacon with the same amount of avocado was associated with a 16 to 22 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease events.

The research on avocados aligns with the American Heart Association’s guidance to follow the Mediterranean diet – a dietary pattern focused on fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, fish and other healthy foods and plant-based fats such as

olive, canola, sesame and other non-tropical oils.

The AHA website (www.heart.org) has a number of hearthealthy recipes using avocados.

Cirrhosis-Related Readmissions Are Common

People with cirrhosis require frequent hospitalizations and often are readmitted soon after discharge, many times within 30 days. This is an obvious cause of concern for patients and their families who often question why this is happening.

This topic is a subject of much thought among all parties involved. The reasons why this phenomenon occurs are complicated and multi-factorial. Are the patients taking their medications correctly after leaving the hospital? Are the health care providers

providing timely outpatient follow up to these patients? Are insurance companies paying for needed outpatient medications after discharge?

A study recently released from the University of Indiana addresses this issue. Their findings were striking. Almost 40 percent of all patients with cirrhosis who were discharged from the hospital were readmitted within 30 days of discharge. Only 12 percent of these were preventable readmissions. The most common indications

for readmission were hepatic encephalopathy, gastrointestinal bleeding and acute kidney injury.

Focus on the reasons behind these preventable readmissions such as the patient is discharged before being ready to go home, the lack of appropriate outpatient follow up being arranged prior to discharge and the inability of the patient to get the medications which were prescribed upon discharge in the outpatient setting.

Patients with cirrhosis routinely require hospitalization

and this impacts their overall quality of life. While most readmissions are secondary to disease progression and not preventable, there remains a subset which are preventable.

It behooves the medical profession to do all that it can to keep these patients from being unnecessarily admitted to the hospital by implementing policies that enable patients to obtain the care they need.

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This home at 26 Noel Ln. in the Ponds Edge section of Muttontown sold on Nov. 8 for $1,587,500. It is a beautiful location with a pond view, located within the Syosset school district. This spacious Colonial with plenty of light opens with a two-story entryway. The formal living room, with gleaming hardwood floors, flows into the family room which opens to a center-island, eat-in-kitchen. This home has fantastic flow for entertaining. The oversized master bedroom suite has two walk-in closets and a large dressing area. There are three additional bedrooms, all with closet systems and a full bathroom to clomplete the second floor. The fifth bedroom doubles as the home office and has a private full bathroom on the first floor. This home has a full, finished basement. The property is a half of an acre and has a pool and hot tub. There is also a large contained area with a playground. The entrance boasts a circular drive and a three-car garage.

HOME & DESIGN

Ready Outdoor Power Equipment For Winter Storage, Prep Your Snow Thrower

After your lawn gets its last seasonal cut, it is time to put away summer outdoor power equipment, like lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and trimmers.

Here are a few tips to ensure proper equipment storage, maintenance and safe handling:

Review manuals

Know how to handle equipment safely including how to turn off equipment quickly and safely. Lost manuals can be found online. Save a copy on your computer, so it can be consulted when needed.

Service all equipment

Before storing spring and summer equipment, clean and service it or take it to a small engine repair shop. Drain and change engine oil and safely dispose of old oil. Service the air filter, and do other maintenance as directed by the owner’s manual.

Handle fuel properly

Unused fuel left in gas tanks over the winter can go stale and even damage equipment. Before storing equipment, add fuel stabilizer to the gas tank, then run the equipment to distribute it.

Charge batteries

Remove and fully charge batteries before storing. Don’t store batteries on metal shelves or allow them to touch metal objects. Store them on a plastic or wood shelf in a climate-controlled structure.

Shelter equipment

Store spring and summer equipment in a clean and dry place such as a garage, barn or shed. Winter equipment should be kept away from the elements, but be easily available for use.

This home “Kirby Hill” at 11 Mansion Hill Dr. in Muttowntown sold on Nov. 4 for $2,940,000. It is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history. Kirby Hill, the original Joseph Stevens estate, was designed by Warren & Westmore circa 1902. It is set on seven rolling acres in the village of Muttontown, the jewel of Stone Hill. The home’s Baronial rooms all have original details. The home has been lovely restored to its original glory. It has 10 bedrooms and eight bathrooms. It is located in a gated community with 24-hour security, a club house, lawn care and many other amenities.

Prepare, prepare, prepare

Make space in the garage or basement before the weather changes, so there is room to store larger yard items. Clean up your yard. Clear the paths used regularly in your yard.

—Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI)

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

If shoes make the man, then meet Darren Smith, the man who makes the shoes. Far from being your average cobbler, Smith is the founder and creative director of Barollo Shoes, a luxury footwear brand whose bespoke approach has garnered a wealth of celebrity clients, athletes and VIPs including Caitlyn Jenner, Lupita Nyong’o, Jessica Biel, Sarah Paulson and Angelina Jolie since its 2018 launch. Not bad for a kid from Philadelphia whose prior life found him installing multi-million dollar IMAX systems around the country before he took the plunge into designing shoes back in 2014 and heading off to Venice, Italy for an intensive apprenticeship. Smith’s epiphany that he wanted to dive into the deep end of shoe design came while volunteering at the Devon Horse Show back in 2014. It was during the 10-day event where Smith came across La Mondial, a century-old manufacturer of custom riding boots based in South America.

“I met owner [Roberto Rivas II] at the show during one of my breaks,” Smith recalled. “I kept going back to watch the craftsmanship and videos they had and was blown away. On my third visit, there was a literal flash of light and a voice in my head that said I had to make shoes. It was as clear as this conversation. I have never had more direction and clarity in my life.”

The aspiring cobbler soon learned that Italy was where he would learn more about this new career in high end design and three months after the show, he bought a two-week round-trip ticket to attend a show and make connections. The return passage lapsed and Smith found himself

apprenticing

Barollo Shoes Sits At The Crossroads Of Luxury, Comfort And Style

BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com

was a philosophy that continues to inform Barollo Shoes to this day.

“I couldn’t have landed in a better place,” Smith said. “It opened my eyes to how the world is and I really fell in love with that aspect of Italy— the craftsmanship. These people I was working with weren’t rich but if you went to see them, they had the best appliances. They would have a prosciutto cutter that was thousands of dollars. They were committed to having the best of everything and everything oozed quality.”

in the early 1900’s or Ferragamo in the ‘50s or ‘60s,” Smith said.

“I hand-select all the materials.

I’m not just the designer—I make everything. I don’t do every part of every operation but I’m literally touching every shoe multiple times and doing multiple processes.”

week,

learning the craft. Just as important was Smith being immersed in Italian culture that valued high standards over mediocrity in all aspects be it food, architecture or time spent enjoying everyday life. It

Smith’s dedication to maintaining these lofty benchmarks found him setting up shop on the banks of the Riviera del Brenta, near Venice, in the heart of the luxury shoe capital of the world. It’s an area that where you’ll find Louis Vuitton’s Italian headquarters and where other luxury brands are manufactured including Jimmy Choos, Hermes and Chanel. It is here where Smith hand-picks Napa leather for lining in his women’s shoes that goes for $40 a square meter and is generally used for finished goods including handbags, gloves and leather jackets. And that uncompromising demand for quality even extends to the packaging (“People don’t think the box matters but when you buy a pair of shoes, the first thing the sales person hands you is the box. It’s like a car—the outside has to be as beautiful as the inside) which is produced by a company that is also a supplier for Tiffany’s, Valentino and Gucci. As for the actual footwear, Smith is proud to be very hands-on with each design handcrafted to order. This time-consuming process requires more than 350 individual steps to complete a finished pair of shoes and ranges from hand dying the skins to cutting and stitching each piece of leather.

“With me, you’re dealing with the designer like you did with Gucci

Not surprisingly, Smith’s services don’t come cheap. His lines includes women’s Dream Stilettos and Addison loafers and men’s boots, Daytona loafers and tuxedo shoes. He also makes belts and handbags. Barollos’ custom-made shoe line starts at $5,000. Given how time consuming this part of the creative process is, the current challenge is for Smith to scale up. He hopes to go from custom-made to ready-to-wear with the ideal goal of selling 10,000 to 20,000 pairs of shoes a year with sneakers at $750 and shoes starting at $950 and going up from there. Currently, he’s moving only hundreds of custom-made shoes. Because of Barollo being one of the most exclusive brands coming out of Italy, there is a wait for the products because of demand. Scalability is the challenge for 2023. Smith’s hope is that he can land his shoes in exclusive boutiques in cities like Miami, Palm Beach, Dallas and New York City. His one foray onto Long Island was in the Hamptons, where his shoe line was being carried by Fred Segal before that location closed. What sustains him is the feedback and loyalty of his customers thanks to the high quality and care that goes into each pair Smith produces.

“You asked what makes Barollo different—we are special,” he said. “When I’m in L.A. or New York and I’m wearing certain shoes, I get stopped on the streets all the time. If you’re wearing a Louboutin, I don’t know that anyone is stopping you.”

Visit www.barolloitaly.com to learn more about Barollo Shoes.

in Venice under Maestro Pietro, a local university professor with 40 years of experience making shoes. Mentor and mentee proceeded to spend 15-hour days, seven days a

Marisa Tomei wearing Barollos at the 2019 Tony Awards (Photos courtesy of Barollo archives)

Pink Satin Dream Stilettos

From left: Barollo founder Darren Smith with customer Chris Harrison

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FIND

HOROSCOPES

By Holiday Mathis

By Holiday Mathis

Mathis

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You will tell the world how to treat you, sometimes with your words, though more often with your spine. People will understand what to expect from you as they watch you either stand straight, bend backward or mold yourself to the curvature of the situation. Do what works for you. Everyone’s backbone is di erent.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You don’t like to contribute to the conversation unless the opportunity organically arises. However, it will bene t you and ultimately everyone if you raise your pro le and position within a group. e power move is to contribute, even if you have to invent the reason. Make it known that you’re an ally, or a contender, as the case may be.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your leisure time is precious, and when you really think about it, you have many options, so there’s no reason to say “yes” out of obligation or “no” out of fear. Novel choices o er the most bene t. If there’s any chance at all of doing something you’ve never done before, you’ll win just by showing up.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). e di erence between loving and being in love has to do with the e ort required in enactment. ose who are in love e ortlessly tend to their beloved, and indeed are so driven to do so that it would be much harder not to focus their attention thusly. is is the passion you have at your disposal this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A change seems necessary, but the time frame is unclear. Should it be done in an instant, or with a gentle, gradual shift? Until you feel surer, don’t begin. Strategize rst. You can always change your strategy when you know more, but if you go in without making a plan, you’ll get stuck with the one that is made for you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It’s not hard for you to t in with new groups when you actually want to, and this week, you’ll accommodate and impress those who share your values. But the challenge comes when you interact with those who aren’t so easily understood. Your willingness to try is a testament to your excellent character.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You will strike a deal. Whether you’re coming to an agreement about lunch or a life-changing decision, the joy or arduousness of the decision-making process will set a tone for what follows. Facts matter, but satisfaction is a feeling, not a fact. You’ll heed information that comes to you in the form of emotion.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You will nd yourself in a position where you know a lot more than you might want to say. Consider what’s being asked of you, what might bene t the situation and all that could be learned in the end. ere will be other things to weigh, too, like the emotions and rules of the situation. You’ll be a masterful diplomat.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A tourist sees the ultra-low tide as an interesting phenomenon, while the islander sees it as a warning. You have special knowledge, too, and will be tuned in to signs about what’s around the corner. is week, there are potentials to realize, bene ts to scoop up, events to avoid and “tourists” to assist.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll be rearranging your environment and schedule to get the alone time you need, especially for your project. In solitude, you’ll have laser focus and the productivity of a fast-moving robot. But if there’s even one person, animal or device to distract you, it’s a di erent story with a far less optimal outcome.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You are enmeshed in community, and it shows in your activities and conversations. is week, it will seem like you can’t go anywhere without running into someone you know, and you’ll love the unexpected route some of these meetups take. Your destiny will be favorably enhanced by tips, hints and invitations.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’d like to trust a person or process, but you can’t be expected to have faith in a thing until you know it closely. You’ll work diligently to do that this week. “’Well now that we have seen each other,’ said the unicorn, ‘if you’ll believe in me, I’ll believe in you.’” -- Lewis Carroll, “ rough the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found ere”

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

You’ll be praised often and sometimes publicly this year! Some of the most validating attention you get is the kind you can put in your wallet. An overlap of interests will lead to an exciting love life. But when it’s time to get to work, you compartmentalize well and enjoy a clear focus that few can achieve. Approach your work with the idea that you will continue to deliver the same thing inde nitely. e right attitude for a job is the one you can maintain over a long term. If you’re opposed to a task, don’t do it even once.

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WORD FIND

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not be stopped if the diamonds were divided 3-2, led a low club to dummy’s queen. East won with the ace and shifted to the jack of hearts. Declarer ducked the jack and also the king, Besse signaling encouragement with the four followed by the deuce. South then took the next heart lead with the ace.

Aware that West had the missing queen of hearts, South decided to play a low diamond and duck it into East’s hand in order to guard against a possible 4-1 diamond division.

Accordingly, South led the deuce of diamonds toward dummy. When Besse played the four, declarer played dummy’s three in order to force East to win the trick. But East couldn’t oblige, and Besse’s four unexpectedly won the trick! He then cashed the queen of hearts to put the contract down one.

and these aberrations often lead to unusual results that become the basis for amusing — and sometimes hairraising — stories.

Consider today’s deal from a match between Peru and Switzerland. The Peruvian South got to three notrump, and Swiss star Jean Besse led the five of spades.

Declarer won with the ace and, realizing that the contract could

Of course, Besse should have played the nine of diamonds — which would have assured defeat of the contract — instead of the four, and declarer should have played dummy’s seven — which would have given him his ninth trick — instead of the three, but the fact is that neither of them did what he should have done.

However, par — down one at three notrump — was achieved, though in a most peculiar manner. Homer nodded not once but twice, and the nods canceled each other out.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, INTERIM FUNDING CORP., ASSIGNEE OF GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING INC., Plaintiff, vs JAYNE MCGRATTY., ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 4, 2008, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, on the north side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, January 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 121 Sixth Street, Garden City, N.Y. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, town of Garden City, State of New York, Section 34, Block 89 and Lots 16 & 17. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 017206/2007.

Malachy Lyons, Jr, Esq., Referee

a Offi es of lan J ain traub PLLC, 125-10 Queens Blvd., Suite 311, Kew Gardens, New York 11415 1-4-2023; 12-28-21-14-20224T-#236378-NIN/CITY

MINEOLA

LEGAL NOTICE

Formation of STEFAN A. CAO C filed it t e Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on Offi e lo Nassau County. The principal business address is 181 E. Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NY 11501. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail process to Jon C. Biondo, Esq., 1980 Campbell d all p J Purpose: Any lawful activity. 1-11-4-2023; 12-28-21-14-722 6T# 236175 NIN/MA

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU O O MELLON, FKA THE BANK O O C CESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES, BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1, Plaintiff, AGAINST ADRIAN MOHAMED, JEANA KHUBLALL A/K/A JEANA MOHAMED, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of

foreclosure and sale duly entered on August 19, 2019.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 17, 2023 at 2:30 PM premises known as 223 Pershing Parkway, Mineola, NY 11501.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Mineola, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 9, Block 269 and Lot 31 & 32.

Approximate amount of judgment $468,203.42 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment nde #004204/2013.

Russell S. Burman, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 1-4-2023; 12-28-21-14-20224T-#236143-NIN/MA

NEW HYDE PARK

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice

Notice of formation of 9050 HAPPY TIME LLC. Arts of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 10/24/2022.

Office location: Nassau. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to 515 Lakeville Rd, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Purpose: any lawful activity.

12-21-14-7; 11-30-23-162022-6T-#235815-NIN/NHP

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CitiMortgage, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST Maria Nela Rogel, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 9, 2016, 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 January 17, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 242-08 Superior Road, Floral Park, NY 11001. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Bellerose, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 32, BLOCK: 11, LOT: 49 and 50. Approximate amount of judgment $454,457.36 plus

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interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #11496/2013. 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”. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 280-2832.

Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee ren el am ert eiss eisman ordon P Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-065696-F00 74152 1-4-2023; 12-28-21-14-20224T-#236147-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK O O O TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION O

YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-KS7, Plaintiff AGAINST OMAR GONZALO DEMARIA, SANDRA ERMELINDA PRATAVIERA; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 25, 2017, 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 January 17, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 46 ELM P NY 11040. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at New Hyde Park, in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 8, BLOCK 211-9, LOT 109. Approximate amount of judgment $334,608.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #008376/2014. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distanc-

ing 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”. MARK

ELLIOT GOIDELL, ESQ., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC e rle rive illiams ville, NY 14221 00-298262 73966

1-4-2023; 12-28-21-14-20224T-#236148-NIN/NHP

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNO ells Fargo Bank, NA, Plaintiff AGAINST Fitzgerald McCarthy, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 03, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 17, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 55 Butler Boulevard, Elmont, NY 11003.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, unincorporated area, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 32, BLOCK: 525, LOT: 3 & 4. Approximate amount of judgment $756,954.87 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #005787/2012. 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”. For sale information, please visit Auction. com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Malachy Lyons Jr., Referee Frenkel am ert eiss eisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-053085-F00 73656 1-4-2023; 12-28-21-14-20224T-#236149-NIN/NHP

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, US BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2013-1T, Plaintiff, v. MANSURA RAHIM, et al., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of

Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 31, 2016 and an Order to Appoint Substitute Referee to Conduct a Foreclosure Sale duly entered on March 4, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 17, 2023 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 102 North 7th Street a/k/a 102 7th Street, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of New Hyde Park, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 8, Block 38 and Lot 152. Approximate amount of judgment is $708,559.20 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #298/2014. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there

are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Jennifer Ettenger, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 190405-1 1-4-2023; 12-28-21-14-20224T-#236336-NIN/NHP

WESTBURY

LEGAL NOTICE

File No.: 624347, Docket No.: G-04317-22; In the Matter of an Article 6 Guardianship Proceeding of Alexis M. Galdamez Santos (DOB: 07/28/2006)Summons

Mirna E. Galdamez Santos t e Petitioner as filed a Petition under Article 6 of the Family Court Act with the Family Court of the State of New York, County of Nassau requesting to be appointed as the guardian of the child until such time the child reaches the age of 21.

To the above-named Respondent, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to serve a notice of appearance on the

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Petitioner’s attorneys within thirty (30) days after the service of this summons is complete. This Summons is being served by publication pursuant to CPLR 315 & 316 and will be published in two newspapers, once a week for four consecutive weeks. Upon your failure to appear, all of your parental rights may be terminated and your failure to appear shall further constitute a denial of your interest in the child who are the subject of the proceeding, which denial may result, without further notice, in the transfer or commitment of the child’s care, custody or guardianship or in the child’s adoption in this or any subsequent proceeding in which such care, custody or guardianship or adoption may be at issue.

Dated: November 28, 2022 New York, NY

Attorneys for Petitioner: Attn: Pankaj Malik, Esq., YK Law LLP, 32 E. 57th Street, 8th Floor. New York, NY 10022; Tel: 212-837-2600; Fax: 813273-9600; Email: pmalik@ yklaw.us 1-4-2023; 12-28-21-14-7-22

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INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS RFP #2022-17 e oard of du ation of t e est ur as aut ori ed an P for t e purpose of providing PROFESSIONAL CULINARY PROGRAM SERVICES. The basic responsibility will be the development, management and operation of the district’s culinary program in compliance with all Federal and State statutes and regulations. For the complete RFP Contact Mr. Robert Stein, Assistant Business Administrator for Operations, 2 HITCHCOCK LANE, OLD O

The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informality in the proposal or to reject any or all proposals or to accept any proposal, which in the opinion of the Board of Education will be in the best interest of the school district. The District reserves the right to consider all relevant and reasonable criteria in selecting the successful proposer. There is no expressed or implied obligation for the District to reimburse responding consultants for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request for proposals. e spe ifi ations and P forms ma e se ured on or after e em er from t e est ur e ontra t ill e a arded to t e est proposer as determined t e is trict. It is appropriate to emphasize that the lowest proposer may not be the best. The District will evaluate and score each proposal in accordance with the categories presented below. The District will receive sealed proposals on, or prior to 11 A.M. on December 21, 2022. Proposals received after stated date will be returned to the sender, unopened. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside: PROFESSIONAL CULINARY P O C Proposals s all e irrevo a le for a minimum period of fort five (45) days from the date of proposal opening.

Description

The proposer will be able to develop and maintain a hands-on school experience for commercial cooking that covers all the basics from measuring and knife skills to menu planning and cooking techniques, the basic knowledge of the commercial kitchen, including equipment and procedures used in professional food establishments, including mastering-by-doing the skills of food selection, handling and cooking. Other parts of the school age program must include displaying and serving prepared foods in an attractive and appetizing manner, maintaining proper health and sanitation standards in a food service establishment; maintaining, ordering, receiving and storing inventory for food service establishments; ordering according to the needs of the particular type of establishment; planning, cooking and serving large numbers of people while controlling food quality and quantity; workplace literacy with an externship. An approvable technical assessment of third-party, nationally-recognized, industry-standards based exams with a locally-developed technical section must be part of the program. A project or portfolio based on work-based learning experiences is acceptable; the proposer must be able to develop an articulation agreement with a post-secondary institution; the agreement s ould state at t e institution ill provide as a dire t enefit to our students, as a result of their successful completion of your program. The proposer must be licensed by NYSED.

BOARD OF EDUCATION est ur

By: Mr. Robert Stein, Assistant Business Administrator for Operations

SCHOOL NEWS

STUDENTS LEARN

SHOE DONATIONS ARE GOOD FOR THE ‘SOLE’

Students from Homestead School and Locust School recently collected shoes as part of their service-learning project for Soles4Souls, a nonprofit organization that gives shoes and clothing to people in crisis, freeing up financial resources they can use toward other needs.

All first-grade students at both schools attended an assembly where they watched a presentation on Soles4Souls’ mission and spoke with a representative from the organization to better understand the impact of their giving efforts. This was an incredible opportunity for Garden City students to be able to ask direct questions and see firsthand the difference their donations have made.

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ET AL., Defendant(s).

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff -against- FAIZ AHMED, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated August 1, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 18, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Covert Street, distant 100 feet northerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the westerly side of Covert Street and the northerly side of Broadway; being a plot 100 feet by 47.40 feet by 100.13 feet by 52.60. Section: 11 Block: 97 Lot: 54 & 32 All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

Said premises known as 253 COVERT STREET, WEST-

Approximate amount of lien $912,221.26 plus interest & costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 007628/2013. STEVEN KEATS, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 1-4-2023; 12-28-21-14-20224T-#236186-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISTION TRUST 2019-HB1, Plaintiff, vs. MATTHEW J. BRODIE, AS PRESUMPTIVE HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF PHYLLIS BRODIE AKA PHYLLIS SCHUBERT, DECEASED,

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 15, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 2 10th Street, Carle Place, NY 11514. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 10, Block 266 and Lot 24. Approximate amount

of judgment is $837,708.28 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 616680/2018. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Ira B. Warshawsky, Esq., Referee

Greenspoon Marder, 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022, Attorneys for Plaintiff 1-4-2023; 12-28-21-14-20224T-#236144-NIN/WBY

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EAST WILLISTON EMPHASIZES IMPORTANCE OF HOME-SCHOOL CONNECTION

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On Nov. 30, East Williston School District brought together parents and educators for the Special Education Parent Council (SEPC) Fall Event. This annual conference, which began in 2018, showcases the educational strategies and initiatives that are driving engagement and success at the three district schools: The Wheatley School, Willets Road School and North Side Elementary.

A primary focus of this year’s SEPC conference was the importance of the home-school connection in fostering a passion for learning and increasing student

outcomes. Attendees shared ideas and tools that help engage students and allow parents and teachers to be more closely aligned in the educational process.

Following the event, feedback from parents highlighted their appreciation for the informative sessions, including mindfulness and movement strategies, family game night ideas and the innovative responsive classroom strategy, a student-centered, social and emotional learning approach to teaching and discipline.

— Submitted by Garden City Public Schools

— Submitted by the East Williston School District

Parents and educators gathered to share learning at the Special Education Parent Council (SEPC) Fall Event.

Homestead students, staff and volunteers stood proudly behind some of the items that were donated.

Locust students chatted with a Soles4Souls representative over Zoom, learning about their mission.

(Courtesy of Garden City Public Schools)

Mineola Memories: Mineola’s Got Talent

In the spring of 1955, an announcement was made that there would be a massive talent contest open to all Catholic school students. I don’t know if the competition (probably organized by the Catholic Youth Organization) encompassed the entire diocese, which, at that time would have been the Diocese of Brooklyn, or perhaps just Nassau County.

I was quite interested in entering; I just had to search out a possible area in which I may have had talent. I had been playing a ukulele for three years. That didn’t seem too competitive, so I considered the possibility of singing with a uke accompaniment. My early collection of hit records included a ten-inch, 78 rpm recording of The Chordettes singing “Mr. Sandman”. On the B side was a tune called “I Don’t Wanna See You Crying”. I could handle the chords, the melody was within my range, and the decision was made.

The first round of elimination actually took place at the individual schools. Each principal was given the task of auditioning and screening the entrants, and then submitting a list of acceptable acts. On the appointed day, we applicants were instructed to gobble down our lunch, and then, rather than go to the playground, report to the convent on Searing Avenue across the street from school for the audition with our

principal, Sister Margaret Fidelis. Because of the enormous turnout, I don’t think I saw much of my afternoon session in sixth grade that day. The audition started with two accordion solos, and then a group of girls performing Irish step dancing to prerecorded music. Next came an accordion solo, my plinkidy plunk act, and two more accordion solos.

Then, my classmate, Marie Abate and her younger sister, Cathy, sang The Moonglows’ recent hit, “Sincerely”. The lineup ended with yet another accordion solo.

Sister Margaret told us how fortunate we all were and how grateful we should be to have been blessed with such wonderful talent. Her main concern was that she felt she could not submit the names of so many accordion acts and suggested what a great

novelty it would be if they teamed up and performed simultaneously - preferably all playing the same song. Thus was born the Corpus Christi Accordion Ensemble. The experience of hearing the rich texture of six accordions playing “The Anniversary Waltz” was one not easily forgotten.

The next round of competition was staged on a Saturday afternoon at Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead. Among the dozens of future superstars from all points of the compass included a young man from Chaminade High School. He was a vocalist who accompanied himself

on the guitar. Since I was on the verge of switching to guitar, I took particular interest in this fellow, but there was something else. In addition to the guitar case, he was carrying a mysterious object that looked like a suitcase with knobs on it like my record player. When he began his performance, it all became clear. All the sounds that I had associated with electric guitar may have originated with the instrument, but the music actually emanated from this external device - an amplifier. This was the first time I had heard and seen an electric guitar live. I did not know it at the time, but it enkindled a devotion to the instrument that has lasted to this day.

According to the judges, all my schoolmates and I were deemed talented enough to proceed to the next competition. A few weeks later, the same kids from Corpus Christi met at the same place to perform the same acts. In the main gathering at Sacred Heart Academy, though, there seemed to be fewer of us. I don’t know if the elimination eventually narrowed down to just one winner, or if there were separate categories according to particular talent or age, for I did not make the cut beyond that second event. As a result, the world remained safe from singer/ukulele acts for the next 13 years until the arrival of Tiny Tim.

— Submitted by Jack Garland

The sights... the smells... the sounds. It’s the one time of year when just one whiff of a Christmas tree instantly brings us back to our childhood— Dad, trying to untangle the lights, Mom, cooking up a storm.

We know this because we have families, as well. We wish your family a Merry Christmas.

A convertor free-bass piano-accordion and a Russian bayan. (Credit: Necz0r via Wikimedia Commons)

Governor Hochul Announces Historic Arts Funding To Record Number Of Artists And Organizations

Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced nearly $45 million in grant awards through the New York State Council on the Arts. Through a record level of state funding for the arts, these grants will support over 1,200 arts organizations and 426 artists as they return to pre-pandemic levels of capacity and creation. Organizations in the area that received awards include the Long Island Children’s Museum, the Creative China Center, and Hofstra University, .

“For hundreds of years, artists from around the world have called New York their home because of our culture, diversity, and creativity,” Governor Hochul said. “Their innovations fuel our economy, our tourism industry and the health and well-being of our communities, and this year’s historic commitment will spur our continuing recovery from the pandemic and set the course for a stronger future.”

The Support for Organizations grants will provide $38,452,500 to 1,214 arts groups including museums, visual arts programs, arts education organizations, and music, dance, and theater companies. The Support for Artists grants will provide $4,260,000 to 426 artists. The Special Opportunities grants will provide $1,737,450 to support folk art

apprentices for individual artists, rehearsal and studio spaces for the performing arts and performing arts residencies. Additional funding was provided to support State Community Regrant partners.

In 2021, NYSCA overhauled its funding strategies to allow greater access to art

funding across the state and recommitted its support to artists. As a result, NYSCA increased its funding of artists by 400 percent and awarded grants to 83 percent of first-time applicants.

In October, Governor Hochul announced $32 million in grants to 1,032 organizations,

including state community regrant partners, arts partnerships, and arts organizations throughout the state. NYSCA’s record grantmaking budget comprises $140 million for FY 2023, plus an additional $100 million in multi-year capital funding to facilitate large-scale capital projects that prioritize community development and placemaking. NYSCA is still accepting applications for the Capital Projects Fund through Jan. 12, 2023. The FY 2023 budget also includes a $100 million expansion of the New York City Musical Theater Tax Credit, administered by Empire State Development.

New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director Mara Manus said, “We are immensely grateful to Governor Hochul and our State Legislature for their historic investment in the arts. This unprecedented level of funding and NYSCA’s continued efforts to increase access to the arts have yielded a record number of grantees. These 1,200 statewide grants will bring crucial support to creative workers and arts organizations of all sizes. We know that, through this critical grantmaking, New Yorkers and our visitors will directly experience the measurable benefits of this investment in the arts sector for decades to come.”

— Submitted by the Office of the Governor

(Credit: Long Island Children’s Museum)

Garden City Triumphs At Island Football Championship

A shutout Class II final clinches Trojans’ two-year winning streak

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On November 25, the Garden City Trojans defeated the Bellport Clipper Ships to win the Long Island Class II championship 28-0. Played at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium, the game marked the second year in a row that the Trojans have gone up against Bellport for the Island title and come away victorious. Senior Stevie Finnell scored all four touchdowns for Garden City and gained 346 yards on 17 carries, the second most yardage ever gained in a Long Island Championships game. Here are a few snapshots from this year’s winning game, courtesy of Garden City Trojans parent Pierce Archer.

New Hyde Park Tree Lighting 2022 In Pictures

(Courtesy of Pierce Archer)

Garden

L to R: Town of North Hempstead

Supervisor Jen DeSena, Village of New Hyde Park Trustee Art Savarese, and Town of North Hempstead Councilman Dennis Walsh.

L to R: Mayor Christopher Devane, Ethel Sakowich, and Fire Commissioner Reid Sakowich.

L to R: Chamber of Commerce Board Member Jeanette Frisina and American Legion Member Eric Spinner.

The New Hyde Park Memorial High School choir.

R to L: Connor and his mom Abigail of New Hyde Park, and

Courtesy of the Village of New Hyde Park; compiled by Anton Media Staff their cousin.

There is no Mass on Christmas Day at night CONFESSIONS

Monday, December 19th 6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Tuesday, December 20th 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Wednesday, December 21st 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

New Year’s Mass Schedule

New Year’s Eve (Saturday, December 31st)

5:00 P.M. (English)

New Year’s Day (Sunday, January 1st)

7:00 A.M., 8:30 A.M. (Portuguese), 10:00 A.M., 11:30 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. (Spanish)

There is no Mass on New Year’s Day at night