Syosset-Jericho Tribune 12/7/22 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group.

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In Nassau North Shore, median sales price increased annually eight times over the past nine quarters. Listing inventory declined year over year for ten consecutive quarters. In the Long Island luxury market, median and average sales prices reached new highs and remain well-above pre-pandemic levels. Listing inventory fell year over year for the tenth straight quarter to the fourth lowest level on record. Bidding wars rose to a new high for the eighth time in ten quarters.

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Dream Car Restorations May Be Coming To Plainview

JENNIFER CORR

Last month, a team of counsel, engineers and representatives of Dream Car Restorations appeared before the Town of Oyster Bay Town Board seeking a Special Use Permit and Site Plan Approval for their planned auto restoration and repair operations just south of the Long Island Expressway on 45 South Service Rd. in Plainview.

“Chris Mazzilli and Dave Bloom have been in this business, in many businesses, but in this one particularly together for seven years and have entertained clientele from all over the United States and beyond, I believe,” said Elisabetta Coschignano with the law firm Sahn, Ward, Braff, Koblenz. “The clients of Dream Cars have special, particular vehicles, most of which are antique, that they own or are looking to own to restore to immaculate condition. Many of these clients spend anywhere from $100,000 to $300,000 just to restore these vehicles to their classic condition.”

What also makes this shop special is that they’re nationally known. Dream Car Restorations was featured in a six-part docu-series on History Channel called The Lost Corvette

The summary for the docu-series on the History Channel website reads as follows:

“In 1983, for the first time since the brand’s inception in 1953, Chevrolet did not release a Corvette model for that year. Designs were drawn, parts ordered but no car was ever released. On what would have been a celebratory 30th anniversary – no ‘Vette hit the market. In this History special, die-hard Corvette expert and builder Chris Mazzilli will try to fix this missing piece of muscle car history as he and his team build a one-of-a-kind 1983 Corvette from the ground up. The creation will be presented to a panel of experts, including the Corvette designers who pulled the plug on releasing the ’83 originally, to see if it’s worthy.”

But the docu-series is not the only time Dream Car Restorations caught the nation’s attention.

In 1989, VH-1 held a sweepstakes to give away 36 Corvettes, a model from each year since it debuted. Mazzilli entered the sweepstakes, but did not win. Little did he know these cars would enter his life some way or another.

Another Long Islander won the sweepstakes and ended up selling all 36 vehicles to a German-American artist named Peter Max, who was going to use them as canvases for a series of paintings. This project eventually became abandoned and the cars ended up being stored away and aban-

doned. They stayed there for years until a group of investors purchased the collection. Dream Car Restoration was called in to assess and restore the Corvettes, a 4,000hour ordeal.

“But if you ask Chris Mazzilli, he will tell you that the labor was one of love,” Coschignano said.

Those cars got the spotlight through The Lost Corvette documentary, and subse quently all 36 cars were given away to 36 different winners. All the proceeds benefit ed veterans throughout the National Guard and Stand for the Troops organizations.

“So this could show you the type and quality of operation they maintain,” Coschignano said. “It’s not your typical auto repair body shop. There are times when they’re working on cars for, maybe, a year or so or more. There are parts that they have to retrieve, and it’s not a -- you’re going in, getting your car fixed, and in a few days you’re getting it back. Not at all like that.”

Dream Car Restorations needs a Special Use Permit in order to run a vehicle restoration repair facility. The premises is in the town’s Light Industry District, which provides the opportunity and encourage ment for the development of manufactur ing, assembly, warehousing, research and development and other compatible types of uses that are established in the industrial areas.

At the time of the meeting, Nov. 15, a public comment was left open for two weeks following the hearing.

Fire Decimates Police Precinct In Woodbury

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The Nassau County Police Department Public Information Office reported on a building fire that occurred on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 10:12 p.m. in Woodbury.

According to police, a fire occurred at Nassau County Police Department’s Sec ond Precinct, located at 7700 Jericho Turn pike. The fire began in the kitchen area and spread to two adjoining offices. The Syosset Fire Department along with several other surrounding fire departments responded to the scene and extinguished the flames. Arson/Bomb Squad detectives and fire marshals also responded to the scene.

“We stretched three hand-lines, three hose-lines into the building to suppress

the area of fire,” said Chief of the Syosset Fire Department Peter Silver said at a press conference the following morning. “The fire was extinguished within approximately

20 to 30 minutes.”

The investigation is ongoing.

“The cause of the fire right now is not suspicious, but it remains undetermined,”

said Chief Michael F. Uttaro of the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office. “We’re still doing some interviews. We’re still discuss ing it with some of the police officers who were in the building at the time.”

It was reported to News 12 Long Island that the six police officers who were in the building at the time were treated for smoke inhalation.

“At this time, we have made a preliminary assessment of the damage and we’ve determined that the building is not salvageable,” said Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. “We will be expediting the construction of a new precinct building.”

No interruptions with Nassau County Police related services occurred due to the fire, according to a press release on the matter. Residents that need to contact the Second Precinct can still call 516 -573-6200 or dial 911 in case of an emergency.

A fire on the night of Nov. 26 caused extensive damage to Nassau County Police Second Precinct. (Photo courtesy Kevin McKenna, NassauCountyNYNews.com)

The 1982 Corvette. (Photo courtesy Nasajack via Wikimedia Commons)

Concerned Jericho Parents Donate To Sunrise Association

Leftover money raised by community to fight homeless shelter has been donated

JENNIFER CORR

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On Nov. 21, a $35,000 check was handed over to the Sunrise Association by Concerned Jericho Parents.

“The organization is really remarkable,” said Jennifer Vartanov, a founding member of Concerned Jericho Parents. She’s also the vice president of the Jericho School District Board of Education. “It’s remarkable, all the people that are part of the organization that give their time to help out with this worthy cause for children battling this illness and they just help to provide whatever hope and happiness and fun they can to these chil dren. There’s not enough good things we can say about this organization.”

The Sunrise Association, a non-profit based in Oceanside, provides inclusive sum mer day camps, year-round programs and in-hospital recreational activities to children with cancer and their siblings, all for free. And Concerned Jericho Parents formed out of an initiative that begun in 2020 to successively stop a homeless shelter from being developed in the former Hampton Inn. The organization claimed the developers at tempted to illegally develop it without input from the community.

““T his particular money was raised by the community for a variety of purposes and things that the community was concerned with, with the understanding that whatever was left over, would be donated to a worthy charity like Sunrise,” said Marc Albert of Concerned Jericho Parents.

A GoFundMe page, a website used to raise money for personal, community or other types of causes, was started in 2020 to help cover the legal expenses to challenge the de

velopment of the shelter. It was announced on Aug. 3, 2020 that leftover funds out of the $87,687 raised would be donated to a chari table organization or other association that would greatly benefit from the funds in the local community.

“[Concerned Jericho Parents] was an orga nization that was really spearheaded by Jennifer and myself to deal with various is sues the community had and to be advocates for the community and for our constituents

that really make up the families of Jericho and the Jericho School District,” said Albert.

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In September of 2020, a Nassau County judge halted plans for a homeless shelter at the former site of the Hampton Inn on Jericho Turnpike in Jericho. The Sept. 22 preliminary injunction, granted by Nassau County Supreme Court Justice Arthur Dia mond, cited the developer’s failure to obtain permits and violations of zoning laws.

The Town of Oyster Bay issued a stopwork order against the contractor in August of that year, and later filed a temporary restraining order, which Justice Diamond issued.

The injunction followed a series of protests against the project organized by the group Concerned Jericho Parents. Protesters said the money for the project should instead be used to find a more permanent solution for the homeless families and claim the project went ahead without public notice.

In the spring, the plans for the shelter officially ended.

So what is the fate of that building? An application was submitted to the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency on Nov. 8, 2022 requesting financial assistance to create student housing for New York Insti tute of Technology Old Westbury students in the former hotel.

—Cody Sullivan contributed to this story.

Marc Albert, left, Bonni Gould of Sunrise Association, Jennifer and Leo Vartanov. (Photo courtesy Brian Finnegan)

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Pressure To Change Mascots Mounts

Multiple school districts must change Native depictions, logos or lose funding

AMANDA OLSEN

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The recent decision by a New York state court upholding the prohibition on Native American depictions in mascots, team names and logos will affect several districts across Long Island, including Syosset. The school district’s team name and logos will have to be retired by the end of the school year or the district will lose state funding.

“The department directed that school districts must eliminate the use of such imagery no later than June 30, 2023,” said Syosset Central School District Superintendent Tom Rogers. “The memorandum indicates that the Department will release detailed regulations on the topic which we are awaiting the opportunity to review.:

Senior Deputy Commissioner James Baldwin wrote in the letter that went out statewide to school districts that arguments that suggest the community supports the use of such imagery or that the imagery is “respectful” to Native Americans is no longer tenable.

He went on to detail schools’ commitment to creating an effective learning environment: “Students learn as much through observation of their surroundings as they do from direct instruction. In addition to their legal obligations, boards of education that continue to utilize Native American mascots must reflect upon the message their choices convey to students, parents, and their communities.”

The prohibition has been in place since 2001 but was reinforced by the 2010 Dignity For All Students Act. New York State’s Dignity for All Students Act, also known as The Dignity Act, “seeks to provide the State’s public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function,” as stated on the Act’s website.

Additionally, the National Education Association issued a memo in 1992 detailing a resolution adopted at their representative assembly for that year which states “The National Education Association deplores prejudice based on race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender and rejects the use of names, symbols, caricatures, emblems, logos and mascots that promote such prejudice.”

The American Psychological Associa tion’s (APA’s) position on Native mascots takes a clear stance against these depic tions, maintaining that they are harmful for both Native and non-Native students. Their position is that native symbols used in this way perpetuate stereotypes and misconceptions about Indigenous peoples, especially among people who may not have contact with members of Native American cultures, that they establish a potentially hostile learning environment for Native American students and make it difficult for Native peoples to portray their culture and beliefs accurately to the public.

Former APA President Ronald F. Levant contends that “the use of American Indian mascots as symbols in schools and university athletic programs is particularly troubling because schools are places of learning. These mascots are teaching stereotypical, misleading and too often, insulting images of American Indians. These negative lessons are not just affecting American Indian students; they are sending the wrong message to all students.”

The National Congress of American Indians, or NCAI, the country’s oldest, largest, and most representative organiza tion for Native advocacy, has long sought the ending of the use of Native imagery by sports teams as part of a larger push to address stereotypes. This campaign, which began with teams at the professional level, was formally expanded in 2020 to include K-12 schools. According to their state activity tracker, more than 21 states across

the country have taken or are consider ing taking formal actions to address the continued use of Native mascots by public K-12 schools in their states. These formal actions range from legislation banning the use of these mascots to the hearing of cases concerning school mascots by state human rights commissions.

Former Representative Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico), approved in March 2021 as the first Indigenous Secretary of the Interior, has long advocated for teams to change such mascots. When Maine became the first state to ban Native themed sports logos and mascots for schools, she tweeted: “The sooner we recognize the damage that Native American mascots do to perpetuate harmful stereotypes, the sooner we can address longstanding misunderstanding & racism toward Native communities.”

Installing a new mascot can be time-consuming and expensive. Anywhere that features a Native image, logo or name will have to be changed. In 2021, after the passage of legislation requiring school dis tricts in Washington State to discontinue use of Native mascots, estimates for those districts to replace or refurbish the affected equipment and facilities ranged from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars per school. Washington state was able to establish a grant program to fund those changes. A similar program was instituted in Nebraska, although that state does not currently require the schools to change their mascots. It is not known how

much the new mascots and other imagery will cost the affected districts here on Long Island.

It is possible for schools to keep their native mascots if they get permission from a federally recognized tribe. The city of Salamanca, New York, lies within the boundaries of the Allegany Indian Reserva tion of the Seneca Nation of Indians. Some 26 percent of the Salamanca Central High School students are Native American (pri marily Seneca), and its sports teams were called the “Warriors”.

The Seneca Nation Tribal Council re sponded to the 2001 directive with support for the Warrior imagery in the Salamanca school. Keeping the Warrior sports identity has resulted in conversations between the Seneca and non-Seneca populations and has raised general awareness of true Sen eca culture. For example, the school logo was changed to accurately depict a Seneca man; this replaced a Plains Indian warrior image that had been used prior to 1978.

According to Native Land Digital’s Native Land app, the land which is now Manhas set was part of the traditional territory of the Matinecock Tribal Nation. As of the time of printing, the Matinecock Nation has not responded to requests for com ment.

There are online petitions at People Not Mascots for most of the Long Island schools with Native themed mascots, in cluding Manhasset, Massapequa, Sewan haka, Syosset, Brentwood and East Islip.

—Jennifer Corr contributed to this story

Twenty years ago, Syosset made a transition by renaming its athletic department the Braves after years of being coined the Red Hawks. Since then, a Native American caricature has served as the mascot for the Braves. A petition gained traction by the community in 2020 calling the district to change its mascot. (Syosset Jericho Tribune file photo)

A “Brave Cat” mascot has been used as a less offensive alternative to a Native American. (Anton Media Group file photo)

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THURSDAY, DEC. 8

NY Project Hope Table

From 1 to 3 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library Main Lobby, 225 South Oyster Bay Rd., a representative from the Charles Evans Center will be on hand to discuss their services with New York Project Hope. The Charles Evans Center, in collaboration with New York State’s Project Hope, offers emotional support to the COVID-19 pandemic affected communities in Nassau County. NY Project Hope at Charles Evans Center provides crisis counseling services, support by self-empow erment and teaching stress coping skills, as well as linkage to community and healthcare resources for individuals/communities that can be of assistance to them in their time of need. Talking with a crisis counselor is free, confidential and anonymous.

SUNDAY, DEC. 11

Holiday Toy Drive

The Unity Holiday All Stars Board will be holding a toy drive at Syosset Middle School. This is the 12th year running the toy drive in Long Island. Donated toys and gifts are all given to local families. The drive partners with hospitals, schools, organizations and charities to help those in need. Email ninfa. mehta@gmail.com for more information.

TUESDAY, DEC. 13

Book Talk With Author Alyson Richman

Join the Syosset Public Library Readers’ Services Department, 225 S Oyster Bay Rd., at 2 p.m. for an exciting Year-End Celebration featuring Alyson Richman, co-author of the 2022 novel The Thread Collectors written with Shaunna J. Edwards. Richman will discuss the writer’s life, as well as the writing of their historical fiction novel set in 1863 New Orleans and New York City, Books will be sold by the Friends of the Library at the event and can be signed by the author. No registration is needed.

Chamber Holiday Party

Join the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce for a holiday party at The Maidstone 1845, 8025 Jericho Tpke. in Woodbury. The party will begin at 6 p.m.

The event is $50 a person, and will include a full meal and wine. There will also be happy hour prices at the bar. RSVP by Dec. 6. Visit syossetchamber.com for more information.

THURSDAY, DEC. 15

Decoding the Mysteries of Cats

In this digital event at 7:30 p.m., join cat behaviorist Stephen Quandt for a fascinating presentation on cat behavior, followed by a Q&A where you will have a chance to ask your own questions. To register, email Trending@syossetlibrary.org or visit syosset.librarycalendar.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 16

I’ll Be Home For Christmas Concert

Faith Lutheran Church, 231 Jackson Ave. in Syosset, will be hosting a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. featuring Travis Bloom and Shelton Love. Enjoy holiday favorites with a wine and cheese reception following. Freewill donations will be accepted. For more information, call 516-921-3330.

SUNDAY, DEC. 18

Menorah Lighting

At 4 p.m., the community will gather to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah by lighting our community menorah. Visit www. syossetchamber.org for more informaton.

TUESDAY, DEC. 20

Study Skills Workshop

With GPA being the primary determining factor for colleges when identifying strong candidates, it is essential that students de velop strong study skills and habits. Hosted by C2education at the Jericho Public Library, 1 Merry Ln. in Jericho, at 7 p.m., learn how to create a study plan, how to stay organized and when and where to study right in time for mid-term assessments. Visit www.jeri cholibrary.org to register.

ONGOING EVENTS:

Coat drive at the Jericho and Syosset Public Library

There will be a coat drive for the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless at the Jericho and Syosset Public Library. The drive will be held through Dec. 21. Clean and gently used or new coats for all ages and sizes will be accepted. Give the gift of warmth this season.

Milleridge Village Holiday Village

Through Dec. 24 on Friday, Saturday and Sundays, the Milleridge Village will become a winter wonderland. There will be a Polar Express Train, bounces and inflatables, an Escape Santa’s Cabin attraction, surprise characters, holiday lights and sweet treats. Visit www.milleridgeinn.com for more information.

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Things Are Indeed Strange

Stranger Sings! The Musical Parody Off-Broadway through December

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The portal to the Upside Down has reopened again—the award-winning, hit Off-Broadway show Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical recently celebrated its opening night, transporting Playhouse 46 at St. Luke’s (308 W. 46th Street, Manhattan) into immersive and in-the-round satirized versions of Hawkins, IN, and the Upside Down.

Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical is a wild and irreverent send-up of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things and all its campy ’80s glory. Take a trip back to Hawkins, IN, 1983: when times were simpler, hair was bigger and unsupervised children were getting snatched by inter-dimensional creatures.

Join Mike, Eleven, Lucas, Dustin and the whole Hawkins gang for a night of adventure, thrills, pubescent angst, heavy synth, poor parenting, convoluted love triangles, cheap effects, dancing monsters and maybe, just maybe...justice for everyone’s favorite missing ginger, Barb Holland.

The cast features original Stranger Sings! cast members Caroline Huerta, Garrett Poladian and SLee, who are joined by Jean Christian Barry, Jamir Brown, Jeremiah Garcia, Dashiell Gregory, Jeffrey Laughrun, Hannah Clarke Levine, Harley Seger and Shawn W. Smith.

This production reunites the original Stranger Sings! creative team members Jonathan Hogue (book, music and lyrics), Nick Flatto (director), Michael Kaish (music supervision, arrangements and  orchestration) and Ashley Marinelli (choreographer).

The Off-Broadway production’s creative team also features Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Award nominee Walt Spangler (scenic design), Matthew Solomon (costume design), Drama Desk nominee Jamie Roderick (lighting design), Germán Martínez and Cosette Pin (sound design), Brendan McCann (props supervisor), Kathleen Rose Gallardo (production stage man ager) and Lara Sato (assistant stage manager).

Casting is by Zachary Spiegel, CSA, with Visceral Entertainment as the production’s general manager and Feldshon Law, PLLC — Lee Adhemar G. Feldshon, Esq. as produc tion counsel.

Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical is produced by Sue Gilad, Larry Rogowsky, Nick Flatto and Jonathan Hogue.

The show plays the following schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 p.m. and at 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. The show is dark on Wednesdays. Holiday schedules vary. Performances continue through Jan. 1. Visit www.StrangerSings.com or Playhouse46.org for tickets and more information.

Jamir Brown, Jeffrey Laughrun, Jeremiah Garcia, Caroline Huerta, SLee, Garrett Poladian, Harley Seger and Shawn W. Smith in Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical. Photos by Evan Zimmerman

Caroline Huerta and the cast

Jeremiah Garcia, Jeffrey Laughrun and Jamir Brown

Jamir Brown and SLee

Harley Seger, Jeremiah Garcia, Jamir Brown and Jeffrey Laughrun

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Northwell

More than $3.7 million was recently raised at Northwell Health’s annual Constellation Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The event celebrates the philanthropic support that propels innovation throughout Northwell Health and transforms health care across the country.

This year’s event featured a musical performance by Grammy, Emmy and six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald. Attendees included New York City leaders from various industries as well as philanthropists and volunteer leaders who support Northwell’s Manhattan care sites.

Proceeds from the Constellation Gala will provide greater access to high-quality care by helping to advance innovative services and programs across Manhattan including at Lenox Hill Hospital, Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital (MEETH), Lenox Health Greenwich Village and the Northwell Medical Pavilion—77th Street, a state-of-the-art

outpatient care facility that broke ground last month and is slated to open in 2025.

“Northwell’s scope and reach allow us to provide a full spectrum of specialty medical care for all New Yorkers,” Northwell Health President/CEO Michael Dowling said. “Our continued growth in Manhattan is a crucial part of our commitment to community health and our belief that local care and local access to care drive better

outcomes for our patients.”

Serving Manhattan for more than 160 years, iconic Lenox Hill Hospital has been a cornerstone in the community. It offers worldclass inpatient and surgical care as one of the most sophisticated hospitals in New York City, as well as seamless, convenient access to care at MEETH, Lenox Health Greenwich Village and nearby outpatient practices.

“Philanthropy has a tremendous

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impact,” Northwell Health Board of Trustees Chair-Elect Margaret M. Crotty said. “It allows us to recruit and develop excellent physicians and healthcare workers, provide innovative patient-centered care and invest in research and clinical trials, ultimately saving countless lives.”

Outpacing The Impossible Campaign Reaches $1B Goal; Focuses On Next Phase

The event also advances Northwell’s Outpacing the Impossible campaign, a compre hensive fundraising effort that supports Northwell’s promise to the people it serves. The campaign recently surpassed its $1 billion goal to improve hospitals and clinical programs, accelerate research and fund endowment, and was extended to raise an additional $400 million by December 2024 for several key areas of need and ongo ing priorities including the expan sion of care in Manhattan. Leading sponsors of the Constellation Gala

included Margaret M. Crotty & Rory Riggs, Ellen and Daniel M. Crown, Diane and Paul B. Guenther, Beth and Peter Hammack, Phyllis and William L. Mack, Madaleine and Arnold S. Penner, Donald Zucker and Barbara Hrbek Zucker, and Tara and Roy J. Zuckerberg.

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, 850 outpatient facilities and more than 12,000 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 80,000 employees – 18,900 nurses and 4,900 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research.

—Submitted by Northwell Health

Grammy, Emmy and six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald performed at Northwell Health’s annual Constellation Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Photo courtesy of Northwell Health)

Cerebral Palsy Association Of Nassau County Hosts Sugar Plum Ball And Galactic Gala

Aunique party featuring food, fun and some of your favorite characters including princesses, fairies and characters from a Galaxy Far, Far Away will be held for kids (ages 4 – 12), accompanied by their adult guest (mom, dad, grandparent, aunt or uncle), will enjoy a delicious sit-down lunch, DJ, magic show, dancing, raffles, games, activities, photo ops and fun for all. This galactic event will be taking place on Sunday, Dec. 11, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Chateau Briand, Carle Place. The cost is $75 per child and $100 per adult. Advance reservation only. All proceeds benefit the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County. Visit www.cpnassau.org for more info and to register online. For more information, call CP Nassau at 516-3782000, ext. 651.

—Submitted by the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County

Members of the 501st Legion’s Empire City Garrison, Rebel Legion and the Saber Guild will be providing characters from a galaxy far, far, away.

(Photos courtesy of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County)

Two young Star Wars fans hang out with some characters from the 501st Empire City Garrison.

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Views From The Right Lane

I’m one of the millions that used to drive five days a week to an of fice, racking up thousands of miles and confronting people I didn’t like. Now, being a remote worker is like winning the lottery. Freedom is the million bucks. What sits on the top of Freedom Mountain is the end of the commute. Gone is the jousting with other vehicles. Crazed commuters involved in the territorial battle to be at the head of the pack. I learned the hard way that their conduit of choice for that epic battle was the left lane.

Born on the highways, the left lane is rumored to be for passing, but has gained fame as the speed lane. Unfortunately, the need for speed has spilled over to local overcrowded suburban streets. Just drive around Long Island for the experience of your life. That is why I’ve become a turncoat. No more left lane driving. I left the left lane in the rear-view mirror. My new frontier is now the right lane. A lane to glory. A lane paved with advantages. Seriously, that lane should be listed as medication for stress reduction.

The first advantage is obvious; a more comfortable ride. Slow is good even as I watch the turtles outrace me. During my first week of purely right-lane driving, I noticed the glances from left lane drivers. I knew they were wonder ing why the hell I would endure the right lane crawl. I could read their thoughts: is this guy a masochist? My answer would be that I endure the slow drive just for the pleasure of watching them race to the same place I’m heading; arriving maybe two minutes earlier.

Next advantage is adventure. Right-lane driving is like being driven around in a Hansom Cab piloted by Cosmo Kramer. Even on

a familiar road, I was surprised as I checked out sights and structures missed previously by tearing it up in the left lane. Like the other day while driving down a South Shore road.

“Hey, I didn’t know there was a canal in the backyard of that house.”

Here’s an example of what I consider the king of advantages. If you’re driving in the right lane, and the vehicle in front of you signals to turn, all you need to do is slow down. A delay of about five sec onds. Piece of cake. Not true with left lane driving. I remember the days before becoming a turncoat. I was driving westbound in the left lane behind some guy in a beat-up Toyota truck. He suddenly decided to signal, attempting to cross three lanes of oncoming eastbound traffic. Not the position I wanted to be in. Anyway, I sat and watched the truck creep up slowly waiting for a break in the oncoming traffic. I bent over to grab my coffee, when suddenly the guy floors it and successfully shoots across the oncoming lanes. I watched as he hit hard the apron of the driveway leading into a strip mall and then swing into a space in front of a dry

cleaners. That entire scenario took over five minutes of my valuable time.

Now, I can appreciate that the transition for a left lane driver over to the right, is not easy. Personally, I’m still going through the growing pains. Let’s go back to my first attempt at staying in the right lane for the duration of my trip. The anxiety was brutal as I sloshed along at a pathetic speed. I kept noticing the half mile of empty left lane real estate next to me. My hands started to sweat. The empty left lane was too much to handle. I made a hard left into the lane, raced ahead gaining four or five car lengths, and then rejoined the slow flow of the right lane. That’s why, for many left lane enthusiasts, a move to the right lane is equal to shock therapy.

To my surprise, many left lane enthusiasts would rather meet the challenge of knocking heads with drivers that laugh out loud when they cut you off. I spoke with a friend who is a hot head. This guy is stapled with the do-whateverit-takes mentality many left lane driver possess. He told me what he does if some vehicle is going too slow in the left lane. He will switch over to the right, come back into the left lane and cut the vehicle off. Why? He feels it is justification for

the vehicle delaying his trip. Real cool dude. Another problem is that left lane enthusiasts succumb to the myth that right lane people are nervous drivers.

If you’re still undecided about the radical shift from the left to right, remember the advantages. With slow speed you’ll realize instant stress relief from people driving as if they’re competing in the X-Games. Also, anyone enjoys a new sense of adventure. The right lane gives you time to drink in new sights and geography of a new frontier of vape shops, eyebrow threading salons, dumpster rentals and convenience stores. Sights that may go unseen from the left lane.

What did you think of this story? Email tfiction@hotmail.com to share it with Tom Kuntzmann. He is an outdoorsman with main interests in hiking and golf. His column focuses on local outdoor events and suburban stories.

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COLUMN

When Service For MTA LIRR East Side Access To Grand Central Madison Begins There Will Still Be Outstanding Work To Be Completed

The MTA’s inability to provide a specific date for start of service to Grand Central Madison other than by the end of 2022 is dishonest. There is a specific agreed upon revenue service date in both the amended Federal Transit Administration Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) with MTA along with the current project construction recovery schedule. It is dishonest for the MTA to claim that the project is proceeding on schedule and within budget. Since 2006, this project has had numerous construction recovery schedules to make up for lost time. In 2022, the project is proceeding under the most recent current project construction recovery schedule. The budget has increased on several occasions from $6.3 billion to over $11 billion in recent years.

Each time the project has been delayed since 2006 from the FTA FFGA agreed upon 2013 completion date the MTA has to keep its own construction

Management Firm, Independent Engineering Project Management Oversight firm, Office of Capital Construction, LIRR Force Account and other employees on the payroll assigned to the East Side Access (ESA) for nine more years than originally forecasted in 2006. How much has all of this cost the MTA during the life of this project?

There will still be outstanding work remaining, when

service begins to Grand Central Madison, be it the end of December 2022 or some time in early 2023. What is the dollar value, number of contracts and specific work that remains to be completed by February 2023 or later?

How many of the 72 ESA contracts have already been or will be closed out by the time service starts?

How many contracts will still need the completion of all contract punch list items (to insure the contractors built the asset to meet design and engineering contract specifications), receipt of all asset maintenance manuals for any project components worth $5,000 or more under each of the remaining open contracts, payments for outstanding bills and release of contract retainage to contractors?

Some contractors may submit claims for additional reimbursement for work based upon delays attributed to insufficient track outages or force account

support from both Amtrak and LIRR.

It may be several more years before all 72 project contracts are closed out. At that point, ESA will really be 100 percent complete. Only then will all 72 contracts be closed out and the final true project cost be known.

Time will tell if commuters and taxpayers will see all of the benefits from this project promised by elected officials, MTA and LIRR Presidents.

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

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Street At UBS Arena Renamed To NY Islanders Way

Celebrating the partnered legacy be tween America’s largest township and the New York Islanders, Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin joined with Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky and UBS Arena President Kim Stone to officially rename Red Road—a heavily traversed road next to the Silver and Diamond parking lots of UBS Arena—to NY ISLANDERS WAY. The official renaming marked more than 50 years of the New York Islanders calling the Town of Hempstead home. The trio was joined by Councilman Thomas Muscarella, Town Clerk Kate Murray and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll.

“I have hundreds of fond memories cheering on the Islanders at the old barn, and now I’m thrilled to help commemorate their new home,” Clavin said. “The Town of Hempstead is proud to be home to a beautiful arena, a first-class hockey team and an unrivaled passionate fan base.”

NY ISLANDERS WAY, formerly known as Red Road, runs adjacent along the Silver and Diamond parking lots at UBS Arena. The name is immortalized upon two official street signs that sport the classic blue and orange colors of the New York Islanders. The newly renamed street is symbolic of a lasting partnership between the Town of Hempstead and the New York Islanders.

“The naming of NY Islanders Way cele brating the Islanders 50th Anniversary sea son reflects the great partnership between

the New York Islanders, UBS Arena, our community and all of our elected officials,” Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky said.

The New York Islanders have a histor ical legacy in the Town of Hempstead. Established as a team in 1972, the Islanders’ original home was the treasured Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale. Lovingly nicknamed the “old barn,” the New York Islanders would go on to win four consecutive Stanley Cup championships between 1980 and 1983, where they were recognized as a dynasty team. Their new home in Elmont, UBS Arena, recaptures the exciting, passionate atmosphere that was prevalent in the old barn and sets the stage for many more legendary seasons. “UBS Arena is proud to partner with

the New York Islanders and the Town of Hempstead to unveil NY Islanders Way,” UBS Arena President Kim Stone said. “It will be seen with pride by generations of Islander fans and New Yorkers who are the fabric of our community.”

“From the Josh Bailey chants to the ‘yes yes yes’ goal celebrations, there is nothing better than New York Islanders hockey,” Clavin concluded. “Thank you to Jon Ledecky and UBS President Kim Stone for hosting us today, I look forward to many more partnerships with our home team in the near future.”

—Submitted by the Town of Hempstead

Toys For Tots

Anton Media Group’s Mineola headquarters at 132 E. Second St. will be one of the official drop-off places for this year’s Marines Toys for Tots program. The drive just started and the final day for pick-up is Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. All gifts must be unwrapped and we are looking for all age toys for boys and girls as well as any generic toys. Inflation has made it tough this year but even one or two items per person will make such a big difference. Items will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Celebrating 50 years of Islanders hockey with Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin (second from right) joined with Islanders Co-Owner Jon Ledecky (third from right) and UBS Arena President Kim Stone (third from left) to rename the road outside of UBS Arena to NY ISLANDERS WAY. They were joined by Councilman Thomas Muscarella (second from left), Receiver of Taxes Jeanine C. Driscoll (right) and everyone’s favorite mascot, Sparky the Dragon (left). (Photo courtesy of the Town of Hempstead)

The Barefoot Contessa Shares Tried And True Dinner Ideas

Even Ina Garten, America’s most-trusted and beloved home cook, sometimes finds cooking stressful. To make life easy she relies on a repertoire of recipes that she knows will turn out perfectly every time. Cooking night after night during the pandemic inspired her to re-think the way she approached dinner, and the result is this collection of comforting and delicious recipes that you’ll love preparing and serving. You’ll find lots of freeze-ahead, make-ahead, prep-ahead, and simply assembled recipes so you, too, can make dinner a breeze.

In Go-To Dinners, Garten shares her strategies for making her most satisfying and uncomplicated dinners. Many, like Overnight Mac & Cheese, you can make ahead and throw in the oven right before dinner. Light dinners like Tuscan White Bean Soup can be prepped ahead and assembled at the last minute. Go-to family meals like Chicken in a Pot with Orzo and Hasselback Kielbasa will feed a crowd with very little effort. And who doesn’t want to eat Breakfast For Dinner? You’ll find recipes for Scrambled Eggs Cacio e Pepe and Roasted Vegetables with Jammy Eggs that are a snap to make and so satisfying. Garten’s “Two-Fers” guide you on how to turn leftovers from one dinner into something different and delicious the second night.

And sometimes the best dinner is one you don’t even have to cook! You’ll find Garten’s favorite boards to serve with store-bought ingredients, like an Antipasto Board and Breakfast-for-Dinner Board

that are fun to assemble and so impressive to serve. Finally, because no meal can be considered dinner without dessert, there are plenty of prep-ahead and easy sweets like a Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie and Beatty’s Chocolate Cupcakes that everyone will rave about.

For Garten, “I love you, come for dinner” is more than just an invitation to share a meal, it’s a way to create a community of friends and family who love and take care of each other, and we all need that now more than ever. These go-to recipes will give you the confidence to create dinners that will bring everyone to your table.

Garten is a New York Times bestselling author, the host of Be My Guest on Discovery+, and host of Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, for which she has won five Emmy Awards and a James Beard Award. She lives in East Hampton with her husband, Jeffrey. —Clarkson Potter

What’s In Season

As the temperatures drop, many people start to crave the flavors of winter. While the season is filled with tempting favorites like pumpkin, pecan pies, and caramel apples, it can also be a time to take advantage of fruits and vegetables that are in season and exceptionally flavorful.

One of the best things about seasonal winter produce is that it is often more affordable. In addition, winter produce has a great variety of colors and textures that you can add to your meals throughout the winter.

You don’t have to stick with the same fruits and vegetables that you’ve always known.

During the winter, there is a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in season. The difference between winter produce and summer produce is that the fruits and vegetables that are in season during the winter are harvested in colder weather, which allows them to stay fresh longer during the colder months.

The vegetables that are in season during the winter are also much more flavorful than their summer counterparts. Many people assume that when it’s cold outside, their produce options are limited, but in fact, winter fruits and vegetables are a great way to add a variety of flavors to your favorite dishes.

Selecting Winter Fruits and Vegetables

Pay attention to the skin, it should be firm and smooth. And, of course, it should not have any signs of decay. The color of the skin should be rich, and most of the time dark hue. Avoid the ones that have a powdery feel. Remember to wash them before using them.

Storing Winter Produce

The best way to store them is to keep them in a cool, dry place, try storing them in a cardboard box or a paper bag, and keep them away from the sunlight.

The refrigerator and freezer are great places to store your seasonal winter produce. Just make sure that they are away from the door, in a place that is not in the way of the air circulation.

Benefits of Winter Produce

One of the most valuable things we can do for our health is to add more fruits and vegetables to our diet. Most people don’t know the benefits of eating winter fruits

and vegetables for your health and overall well-being.

These fruits and veggies are high in vitamins, nutrients, and minerals and can help you stay healthy and active throughout the winter.

The immune system is the body’s defense mechanism against diseases and illness. It helps fight against any foreign substance that enters the body. One of the best ways to keep your immune system healthy and strong is to keep it well-nourished and full of nutrients.

The winter fruits and vegetables can also help fight against viruses and bacteria and help prevent diseases and illnesses. Cranberries contain a substance that helps prevent bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract and causing infections. And cranberries can also fight against bacteria and viruses in your body and help prevent the development of cancer cells.

WINTER PRODUCE TO TRY

There are many options available when it comes to choosing the fruits and vegetables that are in season in the winter. These fruits and vegetables are rich in flavor, and they can help you stay healthy and active.

1. Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are harvested from September to March. They are small, cabbage-like vegetables that are part of the cruciferous family.

2.

Beetroots

It is a root vegetable that is rich in nutrients. Beetroot can be eaten raw, baked, boiled, roasted, or sautéed.

3. Parsnips

Parsnips are one of the most popular winter vegetables. They belong to the carrot family and can be cooked in a variety of ways.

4. Rutabagas

Rutabagas are root vegetables that are

Here We Come A-wassailing

BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

While preparing my menus for Thanksgiving and Christmas, I got distracted and started reading through all of the recipe cards in my personal recipe box, many which are passed down from friends, cousins, aunts and grandmothers over the past 40 years. They are all tried and true and many conjure satisfying memories and peaceful, happy times. All of the recipe cards bring a smile to my face, no matter how many times I study the ingredients and directions. I have started making little notes on the cards, whose recipe it is, where it came from, my own adjustments and even comments on the final product.

There’s one in the box that always makes me happy to see at Christmastime though. It is my aunt’s recipe for wassail. I can still see the saucepan simmering on the gas stove in my aunt’s house. I remember the smell of the warming apple cider and the freshness of the grated lemon. And once it was ready and served, it was a treat to stir the wintry concoction with my very own cinnamon stick.

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harvested from October to November, but they are easy to find till March. They can be eaten raw, cooked, or baked.

5.

Pumpkins

Pumpkins are high in fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. They also contain beta-carotene and lutein, which can help prevent cancer and heart disease.

Wassail is a beverage made from hot mulled cider, ale or wine and spices, drunk traditionally as an integral part of wassailing, an ancient English Yuletide drinking ritual and salutation either involved in door-to-door caroling and charity-giving or used to ensure a good harvest the following year. There are many variations of the beverage, including adding fresh apples, oranges, ginger and clove.

6. Apples

Great source of fiber and a great source of antioxidants. Apples are a great way to keep your immune system strong and healthy.

7. Cranberries

Cranberries are a great source of antioxidants and they help fight against bacteria and viruses in your body. Cranberries can also help fight against and prevent the

MAYBE CHRISTY’S AUNTIE’S WASSAIL

6 c. apple cider (apple juice will do as well)

1 cinnamon stick (additional sticks for garnish, optional)

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

3 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice

18 oz. unsweetened pineapple juice

1/4 c. honey

1 tsp. grated lemon peel, optional

In a large saucepan, bring cider and cinnamon stick to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for five minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer for five minutes, uncovered. Pour into handled mugs or teacups. Use additional cinnamon sticks as stirrers/ garnish. Makes approximately 16 (half cup) servings.

development of cancer cells.

8.

Grapefruits

Grapefruits are sweet and tangy fruits that are a great way to add flavor to your dishes. They are a great source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C and can be a great way to add variety to your dishes.

Eating seasonal produce is also one of the most eco-friendly things you can do for the

planet. Why? Because you’re not eating produce that has been shipped from far distances. Also eating seasonal produce helps to eliminate food waste.

Visit www.gobble.com to read the full version of this feature which includes more seasonal fruit and vegetable suggestions.

—Courtesy of Gobble.com

Lunch In Old World Charm

Fuel your holiday shopping at Davenport

Press

BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

There are very few places remaining on Long Island that make you forget your time and place and transport you back to a simpler time in history. Davenport Press Restaurant in Mineola is one of those magical treasure spots.

The Davenport Building was built in 1896 as the Nassau County Trust.

In 1924 it became the Davenport Press and remained a printing press until 1978 when its present owners converted it to a restaurant. The Davenport Building is rich with history. The dining rooms’ exposed interior brick are lined with shelves of antiques. And the subtle rumble of the train passing by just feet away from the building is charming and adds plenty of character to this dining experience.

Forget the hustle and bustle of the commercial and mall spots while doing some holiday shopping. Head over to Davenport Press Restaurant, approximately five minutes away from Roosevelt Field Mall, for a truly satisfying lunch. The decor and architecture is a must-see on any Long Islander’s local travel list.

To start, enjoy a specialty cocktail such as the espresso martini with Van Gogh espresso vodka, Bailey’s Irish cream and coffee ($13) or a glass of wine from the comprehensive regional wine list.

The wait staff is attentive, friendly and knowledgeable about the dozens of items on the menu. Many of the employees

have been with Davenport Press for decades and in some instances, since nearly the day it opened its doors. There’s a great attribution to the establishment when its staff has such tenure.

Appetizers

Try the sweet glazed coconut shrimp or the Little Neck clams (oreganato, casino-style or on the half shell). The clams are shucked freshly when ordered. Another specialty appetizer that is an occasional daily special is the grilled octopus brought in fresh from Portugal. It’s perfectly grilled with a little bit of char. A pleasant surprise with this appetizer is

Dsvenport’s French Onion Soup Christy Hinko

Pork Loin

that it is not only the tentacle, but a portion of head cavity that is also perfectly grilled and full of flavor.

Soups & Salads

You can never go wrong with a classic wedge salad topped with bacon and chunky bleu cheese dressing or a classic Caesar with house-made dressing, garlic croutons and Parmigiano cheese. And not every restaurant gets this classic right, but do choose the onion soup au gratin. It is a classic soup, rich and flavorful, packed with onions and French bread and the delightfully melted and toasty Swiss cheese blanket.

Sandwiches & Entrees

Lunch sandwiches include burgers, a grilled steak or chicken sandwich on a Portuguese roll and wraps (jerk chicken, vegetable and tuna) served with hand-cut fries.

Lunch entrees are served with a seasonal side dish. Currently on the lunch menu is a variety of shrimp, steak, chicken, pork, veal and pasta dishes.

While there is not a written kids’ menu, there are several off-menu options for the littles in your party. Tried and true buttered pasta, cheeseburger or chicken tenders with fries are the way to most kids’ hearts and tiny tummies.

If you are a true foodie, you will likely have trouble making a quick decision from this expansive menu. In addition to its permanent menu, Davenport Press offers a wide variety of daily specials based on market demand and availability of specialty menu items.

Desserts

Dive into a delectable chocolate mousse, pecan pie,

cheesecake, tiramisu or rice pudding to round out the meal.

Davenport Press Restaurant is located at 70 Main St. in Mineola, just steps away from the Mineola train station. Come cozy up by the large fireplace for a delicious lunch, dinner or mid-shopping cocktail. The adjacent streets have some minor construction in progress, but are not obstructing access to the restaurant or its parking lot.

Davenport Press is open for lunch on weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and for dinner on Mondays through Thursday from 4:30 to 10 p.m., on Friday from 4:30 to 11 p.m., on Saturday from noon to 11 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 9 p.m.

Visit www.davenportpress.com or call 516-248-8300 for menus, reservations and more information.

Black and white cheesecake

Fresh blueberry and custard-filled Napoleon Photos by Christy Hinko

Veal Meditteranean

HOMES

Recently Sold

This beautiful four bedroom split-level home located at 2979 Brentwood in The Mandalay section of Wantagh sold on Nov. 11 for $799,000. This home features a living room with 13-foot vaulted celings, a beautiful eat-in-kitchen, plenty of countertop space and stainless steel appliances. If you take a few steps up you will find a newly renovated bathroom and four bedrooms. The oversized master suite has cathedral ceilings, a walk-in closet, an office, a full bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub and shower. The large family room includes an updated bathroom, a laundry room with lots of cabinet space and a toy room. The family room leads out to a huge partially covered concrete patio and an in-ground saltwater pool. The pool liner and pool cover are both new. The backyard contains a direct line to gas, perfect for a built-in barbecue. This house has plenty of storage space (numerous closets, an attic and three feet of crawl space). There are in-ground sprinklers and two central air conditioning units. The hot water heater is less than six months old. Despite being less than a block from the water, this house had no damage from Hurricane Sandy; no flood insurance is required.

This home at 3625 Lynn Ln. in Wantagh sold on Nov. 10 for $650,000. It has a huge dormered split with large plot of land and a backyard perfect for entertaining.

This home has four levels and a full basement. It has open concept living and dining room areas with an adjoining kitchen on the main level. There are three bedrooms (one with ensuite bathroom) and one full bathroom on the third level.

The primary suite is on the entire dormered level with a bedroom, full bathroom and a living room area. There is plenty of room for mom in this home—mother/daughter possibility with

proper permits. This home is conveniently located near major highways and amenities and is just a 10-minute drive to two LIRR lines. This home has a new roof and hot water heater.

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Protect Your Trees From Winter Damage

As the temperature drops and leaves begin to fall, homeowners routinely prepare their property by cutting back perennials and winterizing lawns, but most neglect to properly prepare their trees for the cold, harsh winter season. Long Island’s Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, which is known for its world-class arboreta, is regularly approached by homeowners, requesting tips on how the Level II Arboretum cares for and maintains its 500-acre property with its diverse assortment of prized trees.

“Many trees that are not prepared for winter might be subject to stress, disease, fungus and physical damage,” Ertugrul Kasap, the master gardener at Pinelawn explained. “In New York especially, our trees undergo a large amount of stress from the cold, wind and ongoing wet conditions, but if you take the time to care for them now, you will help your beloved and beautiful trees withstand the harsh winter weather to ensure their vitality and growth come spring.”

Kasap suggested taking tree soil samples which should be done twice a year—in the fall and in the spring. Tree soil sample kits can be purchased at local home stores and will indicate if the soil needs fertilizer.

Inspect trees to check for vulnerability which can be identified by yellowing leaves or needles, early loss of foliage, thin canopy, decay, insect, or physical damage and broken branches.

If the tree is showing signs of vulnerability, a local arborist should be contacted. He also suggests homeowners research the type of trees they have and keep up with the geographical data in their area to understand which trees may be most vulnerable during winter.

Recently planted trees should be watered before temperatures freeze. Some recent fall plantings may require protection from harsh wind, remedied by wrapping them in burlap. To prevent damage from heavy snow, some trees may need to be tied up to reduce the chances of the weight breaking their branches.

For more information on Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, or to schedule a tour of the property, visit www.pinelawn.com or call 631-249-6100.

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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.

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How Andrea Bocelli Is Bringing A Very Family

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Holidays are a time for loved ones to come together. For Andrea Bocelli, it’s enough of a touchstone to have inspired him to invite his 24-year-old son Matteo and 10-year-old daughter Virginia into the studio to record A Family Christmas, the trio’s first-ever album together. Recorded over the summer, this project features an assortment of solo tracks, duets and trios that include everything from old favorites like “Feliz Navidad,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “Joy To the World” to a pair of originals–”The Greatest Gift” and “When Christmas Comes to Town.” And while the project was suggested by the elder Bocelli’s label Capitol/Decca, it was proposition he embraced, particularly when given the chance to sing with his children—a constant occurrence around their household.

“We were very excited about the opportunity as it would involve the whole family,” Andrea Bocelli said. “We started with

recording the vocals, which was done in our home recording studio. At home, music is part of our everyday lives and we always find moments to gather around our piano, to play or sing. This year, with A Family Christmas, we wanted to give each other a special ‘Christmas gift’—recording these songs together.”

This current project is the successor to Bocelli’s first holiday album, 2009’s My Christmas. In choosing material for A Family Christmas, he wanted the selections to resonate beyond how well-known they might be.

“We looked at a variety of Christmas songs, while not all those we chose may be the most popular, but rather were the most compelling to my family and I,” the patriarch said. “Selections that would allow for Matteo and Virginia to shine their light

Andrea Bocelli seated with his children (from left): Matteo, Virginia and Amos (Photo by Luca Rossetti)

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something both Bocelli children have been well familiar with throughout their lives, the siblings are equally over-the-moon about having the opportunity to do this night after night.

“Growing up, I remember that my dad would always play Christmas songs around the holidays and we would sing together,” Virginia said. “This is our first family Christmas album together and it’s so fun because I remember recording this together back in July. Now the songs are finally out there and I’m excited to get to share the stage with my dad and brother and see the fans react to these special songs we’ve recorded together.”

Matteo added, “We had so much fun in the studio recording the music, that it will be incredible, especially at the time of year with the holidays, to see the joy in our audiences as we share our family traditions with theirs.”

Having had a front-row seat for the global success his father has experienced has provided plenty of inspiration for Boccelli’s son to start his own career. His move into the family business will be picking up considerable speed as work begins on Matteo’s debut album in January.

on the album, and felt most exemplary for their vocals, of which, of course, as a father, I am so proud of. It was also wonderful to have my wife, Veronica, and my eldest son, Amos, also participate in choosing the songs. And the selection that emerged is very dear to my heart. We chose songs that we think are ones that would ignite the Christmas spirit in the hearts of others, a feeling that is special to this specific season.”

For as gratifying and satisfying as heading into the recording studio with his offspring was for Bocelli, taking the next step of bringing it on the road to the masses is no less of a thrilling experience for the Italian classical music icon. And when asked what fans can expect when the Bocelli brood comes around, he promises the magic they captured on the record will translate well on stage.

“The concert format will begin with the first part centered on well-known and loved operatic pieces and be followed by a second part tied to songs of romance and ballads from my catalogue,” he explained. “Then, of course, the second half will also include selections from the new Christmas repertory of A Family Christmas. I’m excited to say that Matteo and Virginia will be beside me onstage performing together as a family. We look forward to sharing the warmth and love of our family on stage with the extended family of the Long Island audience through the divine power of music.”

And while singing with their father is

“Music has been a part of my life since I was in my mother’s belly,” he said. “I’ve always heard my father sing and I feel as though I’ve been singing with him since I was a very small child. I started piano at the age of six and that’s when things really picked up. My father has always been so supportive of my desire to sing and starting my own solo career.”

But for now, the Family Boccelli will be tapping into the unique energy produced by bloodlines and love of each other and what the holiday season represents. It’s an accomplishment that lands high on Andrea Bocelli’s already large array of milestones.

“Having part of the family on stage with me is an extraordinary feeling,” he said. “It’s a dream come true—the best Christmas gift I could ever receive. I will thus be on stage, but at the same time, literally ‘with the family,’ while the audience will be our ‘extended family,’ with which to celebrate Christmas through music. I hope it will be a pleasant surprise for everyone, an evening that will give us fond memories. If members of the audience return home even just a bit more serene, with a smile on their faces, then my mission is accomplished.”

Andrea, Matteo and Virginia Bocelli will be appearing on Dec. 13 at UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. Call 516-517-0640 or visit www.ubsarena. com for more information.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). A number of changes are coming. Fate favors you because you’re willing to try di erent tactics and approaches, adapting to make things work. is is very di erent from ckleness, which is the inclination to change regardless of the e ectiveness of the current tactic. Your success move is to stick to the plan.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). e power source is already inside you, but where is your energy owing? ere are things you tend to that do not deserve the focus but are so ingrained in your habits that you hardly realize they are a part of your daily pattern. You’ll root them out this week and decide whether to redistribute your energy.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s taking more work than you thought it would, but the best things require continuous e ort. ey cannot be easily held on to. ey have their own season. You have to keep reaching for them over and over. You have to recreate them each time, but luckily, you are endlessly creative this week.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). A long-term project will require you to get more in touch with your performance levels throughout the days. It’s also good to note when you get tired and what sort of recovery style works best for you. e fruition of your project hinges on a realistic and e cient plan for the future.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Getting good at something often involves rst being terrible at it repeatedly. What makes an endeavor worthwhile isn’t your inherent skill but what you learn about yourself and life in the process. It helps if you enjoy the endeavor. at will keep you in the game longer.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll go on a fact- nding mission. Take your time in this research phase. Not only is it fun but it’s your moment to soak in a wide range of possibility. en, let things marinate. Don’t be too quick to make sense of it or you’ll jump to shallow or wrong conclusions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Ego separates people, but you go the other way. You know you wouldn’t enjoy a world in which everyone thought the same way, and you’re eager to learn from others and appreciate how they see things, even if it’s not a view you share. For these reasons, you’ll be an agent of peace in situations that sorely need them.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Maybe you won’t start out in the optimal frame of mind, but you’ll be favored by the fates anyway because you’re brave enough to go forward. Even when you don’t feel particularly open and ready for new experiences, life will sweep you up and cradle you with the song of its loveliness.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). ere are people you don’t have to know well to be completely comfortable around, maybe because they are so welcoming and interested in others. According to the new friends you meet this week, you’re one of those people. You’ll expand your social and professional network in delightful and useful ways.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). is week, you will know rsthand what loyalty really is. A true friend tunes into what you’re doing and listens and re ects. Around such a friend, your mistakes seem minimized and your attributes maximized, and regardless of how you do, a true friend is unfailingly on your side. You strive to be such a friend.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You think everyone can do what you do, but that’s simply not true. It’s ne to think it. You have no point of reference except for the one inside you, looking out. Would your self-esteem be lifted if you knew you were uniquely talented? You are. You’re smart in a way that will help more than just you. Believe.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It’s much easier to champion the underdog when you can manage not to insult the overdog at the same time. If you have the grace to nagle such an interaction (and the stars suggest that you can and will have such grace), you’ll essentially be the anomaly -- an uneaten agent in a dog-eatdog world.

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Your sense of purpose is bigger than life. You’ll be generous with your heart, time and talents. Business ventures will pay o little by little as you go. You’ll make bank on an investment in eight years. For now, it’s all about action and follow-through. Your love life sizzles over the spring. Commit to learning and being there for your people. Your o beat interests will prove to be the mos t lucrative and intellectually stimulating ones.

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The slam had reasonable chances of making, but failed when Wool sey, despite West’s pre-emptive bid, elected to play the clubs normally, cashing the A-K. After that, he had to lose a club and a diamond for down one.

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held the NorthSouth hands, the bidding went as shown. Woolsey’s bidding implied a strong two-suiter with better clubs than diamonds. After Wool sey bid five clubs, Lawrence judged that his two aces and Q-10 of dia monds would provide just what his

Here the U.S. West chose the unfortunate lead of a club, solving declarer’s problem in that suit. Camacho then crossed to dummy with a spade and played the queen of diamonds, ducked all around. The ten of diamonds was led next, and when East again followed low, Camacho went into the tank. Should he allow the ten to ride in case East started with the K-J-x-x? Or should he put up the ace, play ing for a 3-3 break or for West to have started with the J-x of dia monds?

Eventually, Camacho played the ace and was rewarded with the fall of the jack. He then conceded the nine to the king and scored the rest of the tricks, giving Brazil a 16-IMP pickup on the deal.

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Tips For Fall-Friendly Skincare

As November is National Healthy Skin Awareness Month, dermatologists warn that the transition into fall is so gradual it can be easy to overlook changing one’s skincare routine. Falling temperatures and going from warm indoors to cold outdoor temperature and back bring about changes in our skin.Dry, irritated and flaky skin may occur if proper care regimens are not followed. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Navin Arora of Borealis Dermatology of Syossetis sharing his knowledge and recommendations for changing your skincare practices to account for changes in the weather. A dermatologist with 15 years of experience, including 12 years as an Army physician, Dr. Arora has extensive experience helping patients cope with the effects different climates have on their skin. Here are some ways you can protect your skin this fall/winter.

Moisturize frequently with quality products

In the fall and winter, dry, tight, itchy skin is a common affliction. It is important to moisturize frequently and with the right products. Be sure to use the correct type of moisturizers for the correct body part. You should moisturize your body from head to toe. It’s not just your face that will need extra attention as the seasons change. However, excessive application of creams

and lotions sometimes leads to oily skin and clogged pores. If you experience this, switching to a moisturizing spray or mist provides lighter coverage that will leave you less greasy.

Treat your skin gently to avoid irritation and dryness

Exfoliants and retinoids exacerbate any underlying dryness your skin is already experiencing due to the change in season. This in turn leads to irritation, redness and scaling. Similarly, soaps with harsh chemical ingredients can aggravate dry or sensitive skin during cooler months. Dry, flaky skin leads to clogged pores and the formation of or worsening of acne. Switch to a soap with mild ingredients to gently cleanse your skin without increasing its sensitivity. Patting yourself dry after you wash up, rather than rubbing with your towel, is another way to help avoid irritation caused by exfoliation.

It is recommended to take shorter, cooler showers with minimal scrubbing. This will help reduce dryness, irritation and potential eczema flares.

Protecting your skin from the sun is still vital

Beach days might not be happening anymore, but that’s no reason to stop wearing sunscreen. A broad-spectrum

30 SPF sunblock should always be part of your skincare routine regardless of the season. Consider supplementing with Vitamin C, which combats sun rays that aren’t fully blocked by sunscreen. As an added benefit, Vitamin C also smooths out hyperpigmentation, promoting col lagen production which leads to a more radiant complexion.

Contact Borealis Dermatology to schedule an appointment with Dr. Arora and his team if you need an evaluation or are suffering from seasonal skin flares. Borealis Dermatology offers two convenient locations to provide various treatments for patients in the Queens and Long Island areas. You can experience the highest medical and aesthetic expertise available through our treatment options by visiting our clinic.

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Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246 , Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on DECEMBER 15, 2022, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

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CALOGERO BRUTTO: (A) Variance to reconstruct new dwelling having less average front yard setback, side yard setback, aggregate side yards, roof pitch, exceeding maximum building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to construct driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Special Use Permit for keeping of farm animals. (D) Variance to allow existing chicken coop having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (E) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 21-330 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals,

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There will be a meeting of the Board of Education on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York.

At that time, the Board of Education will determine whether to go into Executive Session. If there is a need for an Executive Session, the Board will vote to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters regarding collective bargaining negotiations, the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person and to obtain legal

advice regarding proposed, pending or current litigation. If no Executive Session is needed, the Board will recess until the Public Hearing at approximately 8:00 p.m. at South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York.

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Holiday Happenings

Get festive with these activities near and far

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It’s that time of year where colorful lights make even a simple drive home festive, and holiday music plays on the speak ers everywhere you go. But for a more intentional celebration of the holiday, whether you got your family, friend, part ner or just yourself in tow, here are some activities for some great seasonal fun. I included activities that are just around the corner, require a little bit of travel if you’re trying to get out of town, and activities that range in cost from free to a pretty penny. Hopefully, there will be something on this list for everybody. All of these are ongoing through January, making for a handy list to have on hand when you have a free night and are feeling festive.

Nassau County Light shows:

Space-Inspired Lantern Festival Drive-Thru Adventure: Experience 20 acres of vivid lanterns and holiday lights from NYC Winter Lantern Festival at the Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Dr. in Roslyn Harbor. One ticket covers the entire car. The show will run through Jan. 8. Visit www.nassaumuseum.org to reserve tickets. $50 a car.

Shimmering Solstice at Old Westbury Gardens:

Enjoy this walk-through experience of holiday lights, sights and sounds at the gardens,

71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. Visit www.shimmeringsolstice.com to buy tickets, $34.95 for adults and $26.95 for seniors.

Magic Of Lights:

Enjoy a magical drive-through holiday experience at Jones Beach State Park, 150 Bay Pkwy. in Wantagh. Also enjoy a holiday village complete with holiday refreshments, illuminating mega trees, a holiday photo with Santa and an outdoor skating rink. Buy tickets at www.magicoflights.com for $25 a standard vehicle.

Long Beach Boardwalk Lights: Through Jan. 14, enjoy a free holiday nautical-themed lights display on the Long Beach Boardwalk every evening from 5 to 9 p.m. This attraction is free.

Pure Magic LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival: LuminoCity is partnering with Nassau County to bring to life a world of magical light installations at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, 10 Park Blvd, East Meadow. Venture through a wildlife safari, dinosaur adventures, HolidayLand and other themed light displays. Visit www.luminocityfestival.com to buy tickets, $32 for adults and $19 for kids.

Interactive: All-New Animated Children’s Story: At Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Turnpike in Westbury, take “A Stroll with Santa” through Dec. 31. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to Long Island Cares at the end of your walkthrough.

Bayville Winter Wonderland: There’s many holiday activities at Bayville Adventure Park, 8 Bayville Ave., Bayville, from building a “Dream Bear,” skating, to riding on a train, meeting Santa, and so much more. Tickets for adults start at $26.75, and $22.75 for children. There are also scary Christmas attractions for horror fans available (which cost extra).

Candelight Evenings:

From Dec. 21 to Dec. 29, enjoy the holidays and history at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Rd. in Old Bethpage. The evening features a candle-

light procession each night. See chestnuts roasting on an open fire, broom making, visit Santa and more. Purchase tickets at www.oldbethpagevillagerestoration.org. which are $20 for adults and $15 for children and seniors.

Holiday Village: Through Dec. 24, stop by the Milleridge Village, 585 N. Broadway, Jericho, for many activities in the holiday village, including a Polar Express Train, bounces and inflatables, an escape room, characters, holiday lights and sweet treats. Attractions range in price from $5 to $20, and bundles are available. Visit www.milleridgeinn. com for more information.

Suffolk County Spectating (all are free)

Even The Big Duck, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is feeling festive. Stop by and enjoy its holiday lights at 1012 NY-24 in Flanders.

The Huntington Holiday Spectacular: Guests can visit Wall Street in Huntington daily through January to view a winter wonderland, complete with an 80-foot tree. There will be a light show every 30 minutes, and it will be lit from 5:30 to 11 p.m.

The Montauk Lighthouse: Beginning on Nov. 26, the end of Long Island has been brightened by the Montauk Light House, which is decorated in lights. The address is 2000 Montauk Hwy. Montauk Point State Park is open daily through 6 p.m.

New York City Spectating (all are free) Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah: There is a celebration every night of Hanukkah with live music, hot latkes and gifts for children, as well as a lighting. The Menorah can be found in Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn on Flatbush Avenue.

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree: Everyone knows about this, but you can’t make a local holiday guide without including it. See the famous tree at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York daily.

Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Window: This holiday window will be on display at the Saks Fifth Avenue New York flagship store, 611 5th Ave. in New York, through Jan. 3. The 2022 show features more than 600,000 lights on the 10-story-tall facade of the building. This year, Saks Fifth Avenue partnered with Elton John to support his AIDS Foundation.

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights: This neighborhood in Brooklyn takes holiday lights to a new level. For more than 30 years, the giant beautiful homes of Dyker Heights enjoy a friendly holiday lights competition. The lights are visible every day of the week starting at around dusk through around 10 p.m. It is suggested to either enjoy the neighborhood by foot, as the area is very popular and crowded, or to hop on a tour bus run by residents of Dyker Heights. The website is www.dykerheightschristmaslights.com and the price per seat is $75.

Holiday Markets

Bryant Park Winter Village: Ice skating, Le Carrousel, holiday shops and more can be found here. The address is 42nd Street and 6th Ave. in New York. The village runs through 8 p.m.

Grand Central Holiday Fair:

Skip the cold air and venture inside Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central, 89 E 42nd St. for a holiday market that features 36 local-artisan vendors. It is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The fair will end on Christmas Eve at 6 p.m.

Brooklyn Flea:

The Holiday Market is in full swing every weekend through Christmas Eve. Browse through 50 local vintage and handmade vendors. It is open on Saturdays and Sundays at 80 Pearl St., Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass.

Oyster Bay Forward Grant Program Offers

$4.5 Million To Small Businesses, Non-Profits

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the town board an nounce that $4.5 million in federal money secured by the Town of Oyster Bay will soon be available to small business owners and non-profit organizations financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 29, businesses and not-for-profit organiza tions can apply to receive up to $5,000 in grant monies through this new initiative, known as the ‘Oyster Bay Forward’ Grant Program.

“After a year-plus long pandemic and now facing an economic recession, small businesses need all the help they can get to stay afloat,” Saladino said. “My admin istration earmarked these federal funds to boost small businesses and not-for-prof its, help them recover losses from the pan demic, and keep their operations moving forward in the Town of Oyster Bay.”

The ‘Oyster Bay Forward’ Grant Program is open to businesses that employ up to 50 full-time equivalent W-2 employees as well as sole proprietors. Additional eligibility criteria:

• Applicant must be the principal (i.e. majority owner);

• Entity must be a for-profit business, or 501c3 or 501c19 non-profit organization, with annual revenue between $35,000 and $5 million;

• At least 60 percent of non-profit expenses must have been programmatic in 2019;

• Applicant must be in operation at the time of application and have been in operation prior to Jan. 1, 2021;

• Must have fewer than 50 full-time equiv-

alent W-2 employees;

• Certification and demonstration of economic hardship due to pandemic; and

• Not be in default or arrears on past or current federal and state financing or funding programs.

Grant monies can be utilized for a variety of purposes, including expenses that helped mitigate hardships caused by the pandemic. These could include the purchase of inventory and supplies, rent payments, utilities, property taxes, lease or purchase of equipment, as well as operating and emergency maintenance.

Applications will be processed through the National Development Council (NDC) – who was retained by the Town to administer the ‘Oyster Bay Forward’ Grant Program. Additional eligibility criteria, including required documents, as well as applications for eligible business and non-profit organizations are available at TOBForward.com, where interested parties can also sign up to participate in an informative webinar further detailing the application process.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Free Musical Performances At Local Libraries Continue Through December, January

Enjoy the sounds of Frank Sinatra, James Taylor and more

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Steve Labriola announced that the Distinguished Artists Concert Series will continue through May 2023 with free performances at local libraries throughout the Town.

“The Distinguished Artists Concert Series provides free musical and dance programs for the enjoyment of our residents,” said Councilman Labriola. “I encourage residents to take advantage of these wonderful perfor mances offered by the Town for free at local libraries.”

Scheduled performances for December and January include:

•Vincent Roccaro & His Jazz Trio on Sun-

day, Dec. 11, 2022 at 1 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library – Iconic songs accompanied by some of the finest jazz musicians on the planet. Registration is free and required, visit: syosset.librarycalendar. com/events/month select the date of the concert and register. Registration began Nov. 20.

• Emily & Vincent on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 at 4 p.m. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library – Performing “Christmas on Broadway”.

• Echoes of Sinatra on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at 1 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library – Performing the music of

Frank Sinatra. Registration is free and required, visit: syosset.librarycalendar. com/events/month select the date of the concert and register. Registration starts Dec. 18.

•Copperline on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023 at 3:00 pm at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library – Performing the music of James Taylor.

The Distinguished Artists Concert Series is sponsored by the Cultural and Performing Arts (CAPA)

Jericho Board Of Education Requests Feedback On Goals

A committee was formed to review the Jericho School District’s goals and the Jericho School District Board of Education recently discussed and refined those goals.

The Board of Education is requesting feedback. Please email BOE@jerichoschools.org with any thoughts on the above goals. These goals will be on the December

Board of Education agenda. The meeting will be held Dec. 22.

Goal 1:

To support a diverse learning community that meets the needs of all students by offering a broad, challenging, and engaging curriculum and by enhancing educational partnerships.

Goal 2:

To provide students with the knowledge, skills and support to become college and/ or career ready and productive global citizens.

Goal 3:

To help each child live an emotionally balanced life by teaching skills and strate-

gies to be resilient and identify the causes of and reduce stress.

Goal 4: To unify our diverse community in a manner that respects all differences and to encourage meaningful and compassionate communication and collaboration.

—Submitted by the Jericho School District

Supervisor Saladino joins with Town Clerk Rich LaMarca, Massapequa Park Village

Mayor Dan Pearl, local officials and Chambers of Commerce to unveil the Oyster Bay Forward Program. (Photo courtesy the Town of Oyster Bay)

ter Bay’s Department

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Get jazzy with the Town of Oyster Bay.

(Photo courtesy Auckland Museum Collections via Wikimedia Commons)

North Shore Key Club Adopts Momma’s House In Glen Cove

MOMMAS House is a place where homeless young women, 18 to 24 years, and their babies can live for approximately two years until they find permanent housing. MOMMAS House is the loving home that takes care of many important tasks with guidance and direction until the young mothers and their babies can support themselves independently.

Julia Salat said, “The Key Club has adopted MOMMAS House in Glen Cove (there are five locations on Long Island). By adopt, I mean, the Key Club has scheduled a new way to help these young families each month.”

She continued, “In September, Key Clubbers organized a food drive and filled their pantries. In October, we took the children and their mom’s trick or treating. We all dressed up in costumes bought by the Key Club and decorated their home with painted pumpkins. It was a great time. This November, we are catering a dinner and serving it to the families.”

This year, the Key Club along with the North Shore Kiwanis Club (sponsors) have embarked on the following other endeavors in addition to Mammas House including:

• Operation Christmas Child: Creation of gift boxes to be sent worldwide to children in need

• NOSH Food Drive: Collection of canned foods for NOSH (the food pantry in Glen Cove) for Thanksgiving

Please stay tuned for more with the Key Club as they give thanks and provide all those living at MOMMAS House this holi day season with joy and happiness. Thank

you to Salat and all of the members of the Key Club who are providing food, cloth ing, and other important donations to the residents of MOMMAS House. Everyone is

so proud of you for reaching out to others in the community with such kindness and love.

JERECHO Bienvenue Mademoiselle Newman

BY SHEA GANG editors@antonnews.com

With roots here on Long Island, newly hired Rebecca Newman hasn’t strayed far from home since joining the Jericho High School community as a French teacher. After majoring in French with a minor in Spanish and Communications, Newman obtained her master’s degree at Hofstra Uni versity, making her certified to teach French and ENL. After finishing graduate school and student teaching, Newman became a leave replacement at Syosset High School before joining the Jericho community.

Coming from a family of teachers, Newman already had plenty of exposure to educators. Growing up, Newman remembers going to her aunt’s classroom and seeing her aunt make everything fun for the students. In addition to her family of educators, Newman always loved the French language and working with children.

Before teaching at Jericho, Newman was already familiar with the area. She said, “I grew up around here, and I’m very local. Jericho has a really good reputation. It’s a very impressive school district and I think everyone knows that.”

So far, Jericho has been a fun adventure for Newman, as she is still learning, growing, and finding ways to improve as an educator.

World Languages curriculum associate Dr. Lionel Chan strongly believes in the impact Newman will have on the Jericho community. Dr. Chan said, “She’s excited

about teaching the French language and culture and inspiring that same interest in her students.”

Newman felt very nervous coming to a new school, but she soon realized that there was nothing to fear. Since the start of the school year, the Jericho community has welcomed Newman with open arms and

has begun to make her feel like a part of the school district.

“Everyone so far, kids and staff, have been so willing to help and are so friendly,” Newman said.

Sophomore Shubhan M. receives indi vidualized instruction about pronunciation. Newman is always trying to help her students better understand the language.

Although Newman mostly teaches in the middle school, her high school students are thrilled to have her as their French teacher this year.

Sophomore Jocelyn S. said, “Ms. Newman is vibrant and fun. I like how she allows us to express how we feel while teaching us everything we need to know at the same time.”

Similarly, Sophomore Rebecca P. expressed how happy she is to have Newman here in Jericho. Rebecca said, “She is a very engaging teacher and tries her hardest to make sure we are prepared for tests while also having fun.”

Newman’s passion for languages and teaching will greatly benefit her students as she continues her instruction in the Jericho School District.

New French teacher Rebecca Newman has been enjoying the Jericho community. (Photo courtesy JerECHO)

—Submitted by North Shore School District

Members of the North Shore Key Club help with the NOSH food drive. (Photos courtesy Julia Salat)

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