Port Washington News 12/14/22 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group.

Helen Keller Services Celebrates DeafBlind Community

Dec. 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities

JULIE PRISCO

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On Tuesday, Nov. 29, Helen Keller Services (HKS) celebrated the DeafBlind community and the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Helen Keller Services is a national non-profit that works with individuals who are blind, have low vision, are deaf and blind or have combined hearing-vision loss to live, work and thrive. Dec. 3 was declared the annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons in 1992 by United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. According to a press release from Helen Keller Services, the day “aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.”

According to the United Nations, disability inclusion is an essential condition to upholding human rights, sustainable development, and peace and security. It is also central to the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to leave no one behind. The commitment to realizing the rights of persons with disabilities is not only a matter of justice; it is an investment in a common future.

Every day at the Helen Keller National Center in Port Washington, people from all over the country with varying degrees of DeafBlindness learn skills that help them live independent lives. Some of the skills practiced at HKS include cooking, navigating a home, computer and technical skills that can help them use the internet and email.

Job placement assistance is also available throughout the New York area and across the country because HKS is a national organization. HKS has been very successful in getting people jobs that they enjoy, thrive in, can make a paycheck and contribute to the world.

For several weeks the students live on campus in Port Washington and engage

in studies and skill labs. At any given time, there can be anywhere from 20-30 students at the Helen Keller campus.

The students are supplied with technology such as hearing aids, braille keyboards and glasses with a special prescription to take home with them. Helen Keller Services teaches their students how to properly use DeafBlind assistance devices such as walking canes, hearing aids and braille keyboards.

On Nov 29, Helen Keller Services demonstrated some classes offered to the DeafBlind students to shine a light on what they do every day.

Maricar Marquez, supervisor of independent living, who is DeafBlind herself, taught student Tony Giordano, who is from North Carolina, how to bake bread in a DeafBlindequipped kitchen. They made brownies together and learned to navigate a kitchen safely while using the oven.

Don Horvath, senior instructor of adaptive technology, will teach student Maria Esposito from New York how to operate Google Slides on a DeafBlind equipped computer in the tech lab. Esposito has a bit of sight and is able to use a keyboard and computer screen with enlarged letters.

In a statement from HKS, CEO of Helen

Keller Servies, Sue Ruzenski said, “We have a long way to go to be more inclusive as a society. It’s really about raising awareness and our ability to act.”

“In an instant, we can change how we open our doors in the workforce, how we mentor our future leaders, how we make our hiring practices more inclusive to that people with disabilities have a voice,” said Ruzenski. “We can offer employers that support, education and training to work with an individual that is blind or DeafBlind to give them the tools that they need to succeed.”

According to a press release from HKS, Chris Woodfill, who is deaf and communicates via American Sign Language (ASL), was a student at Helen Keller National Center in 2008. He learned the same worklife skills that are being taught to today’s students in the classroom kitchens and technology labs at HKNC.

“DeafBlind people are the same as anyone else in this world,” said Woodfill, who is now associate executive director at Helen Keller Services. “They communicate differently, but they live and work the same as all of us.”

Helen Keller Services provides a really positive and inspiring environment for blind and DeafBlind people to get all forms of assistance.

“There was a lot of anxiety and fear. All of that related to my future is gone,” said Woodfill. “I can handle whatever comes my way and do whatever is in the future for me.”

“Helen Keller Services equips its students to go out into the world and be the confident and independent people they are capable of being,” said Jody Fisher, Vice President of Public Relations at Austin Williams.

To learn more about Helen Keller Services, visit www.helenkeller.org

Maricar Marquez teaches student Tony Giordano how to bake brownies in a DeafBlind equipped kitchen.

Maricar Marquez and Tony Giordano baking brownies.

Don Horvath teaches student Maria Esposito how to operate a DeafBlind equipped computer in the tech lab. (Contributed photos)

‘The Family Journey’

Port parent plans transformative retreats for families to bond and connect

JULIE PRISCO

Port parent and resident Evan Freed founded The Family Journey this past summer. The Family Journey provides curated, transformational retreats for families focused on bonding, connection, and radical self-care. These trips are culturally immersive and allow for profound self-growth experiences.

Children adventure at local camps on the beach while the adults meditate, hike, and explore nature. Families and couples will leave the retreat with more self-love, patience and understanding of what your family members desire.

Freed’s experience with meditation and spiritual practices goes back to when he was in high school in Oceanside. Freed’s mom was diagnosed with cancer; although Freed and his brother didn’t know she was sick at the time, they noticed she began to meditate.

“It was kind of her own healing and way to cope with the fact that she might die,” said Freed. “So my brother and I started doing it with her, and we both got really into it, and we continued after she passed. We made it an important part of our life like it was hers. It connected us.”

Freed got deeper into meditation and spiritual practices. He earned his meditation teacher training and began working with others to teach meditation. This summer, he planned the first retreat for The Family Journey to Costa Rica. The retreat was a private trip with a single family.

The Family Journey offers group retreats with multiple families and private retreats with a single family.

Freed describes the private retreats as “making a statement for your family.’ The private retreat for a single family is a dream coming out of an individual family. It’s healing in that you are deciding this is the direction of your family.

“[The private retreats for a single family] becomes a transformative thing that can shift your entire family’s direction around,” said Freed. “We focus on lineage trauma because two families are coming together with separate traumas, and they are coming into one person. So we work

on getting rid of this stuff that has made your life difficult without knowing it. It’s about putting your flag in the ground.”

Both private and group retreats focus on the importance of allowing parents the time to focus on themselves as individuals.

“Parents just don’t have time to get away from their kids or work to focus on themselves,” said Freed. “A lot of information out there will say things like ‘five tips to be a better parent’ and tell you to do this and that for your kid. But we also have to consider what are you doing for yourself?”

“If you’re not grounded or emotionally stable, no matter what you do, it’s not going to work,” said Freed. “Because kids will feel that energy, whether it’s chaotic or angry. Kids feel more than they hear. So on these retreats, it’s about working through things and helping you heal to get you to a place where you feel nourished.”

On private and group retreats, parents go hiking, surfing, visiting hidden beaches, and climbing mountains to see beautiful and unique sights. Then Freed guides meditations and talk about parenting and the journeys of life.

“Exploring nature and talking helps get to the core of what makes us tick,” said Freed.

When talking on the phone with parents to plan their retreat, Freed always asks ‘what do you desire?’ And for most moms, it’s always about their kids. “No one ever asks a mother, what do you desire? They do everything for everyone else,” said Freed.

When the kids return from the day camps, where they interact with local kids,

make friends, and explore beaches, the families regroup in the afternoon and evening.

“Families come together, and we do communication activities,” said Freed. “One day on the retreat, we will do a full day of family fun and bonding. And every evening, there are activities to do; depending on the kids’ age, we have art-based activities and other creative activities to get kids engaged.”

“The goal here is, you’re separated, then you come together and now the parents can maybe hear their kids differently than they can at home,” said Free. “What are your kids really asking for? And what are they trying to communicate to you?”

On the group retreats, families and couples have the opportunity to bond with other families, share stories and help each other figure out the dynamic that

makes your family thrive.

On each retreat, Freed likes to focus some time on local acts of service. While enjoying the lands of the locals, it’s important to spend time with them and their community in whatever ways they need. “With tourism, it’s important to give back to where you’re going,” said Freed.

The next retreat Freed is planning is this February break in Costa Rica, from the 15th to the 22nd. The Costa Rica trip is a group retreat that has turned out to be a single-mother families trip. In the summer, a group retreat to Southern Spain is being planned, and six families have signed up so far.

Freed is looking for a few more families to join in on each of the next retreats. He is also looking into planning a Spring Break trip to Mexico. If interested , visit familyjourney.co for more information.

Group picture from a family retreat in Costa Rica. (Photos provided by Evan Freed)

Guided meditation.

Kids practice surfing in Costa Rica.

St. Joseph’s University Honors Sandra Lindsay With Healthcare Award

Esse Non Videri Gala Awards Honoring Excellence In Healthcare

St. Joseph’s University, New York presented the President’s Award for Public Service to Sandra Lindsay ’99, DHSc, MS, MBA, RN, CCRN-K, NE-BC, vice president of public health and advocacy at Northwell Health, at its annual Esse Non Videri Gala Awards, toasting the best of St. Joseph’s and raising funds for student scholarships on Friday, November 18 at the Garden City Hotel in Garden City, New York.

In July 2022, Ms. Lindsay received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her role in serving on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic and becoming the first American to receive a COVID-19 vaccine outside of clinical trials.

“We are exceptionally proud of this year’s honorees who represent the best of what our alumni offer to our communities,” said Donald R. Boomgaarden, Ph.D., president of St. Joseph’s University, New York. “On behalf of everyone at St. Joseph’s, I congratulate and thank Sandra Lindsay for her dedication and service to the healthcare field.”

Originally from Jamaica, Lindsay was 18 when she emigrated to the United States in 1986. She came to pursue her dream of

becoming a healer.

Lindsay moved to the Bronx when she arrived in the United States, taking a position as a nurse’s assistant at New York ColumbiaPresbyterian Hospital in Washington Heights. From there, she relentlessly pursued her dream of becoming a nurse, earning her RN from CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College before moving on to St. Joseph’s University, New York.

Following her time at St. Joseph’s, Lindsay earned a graduate degree at CUNY Herbert Lehman College in 2010 and certificates in executive leadership and financial management at Cornell University. Her career continues to advance into leadership roles, most recently as vice president of public health and advocacy at Northwell Health.

“We are pleased to recognize these distinguished alumni for their work in the field of healthcare,” said Rory Shaffer-Walsh, SJNY’s vice president for institutional advancement. “These past few years have been the ultimate test of their commitment to their chosen field. Their dedication fully embodies the University’s motto, Esse non videri — “To be, not to seem.”

For more information, visit sjny.edu.

About St. Joseph’s University St. Joseph’s University, New York has been dedicated to providing a diverse population of students in the New York metropolitan area with an affordable education rooted in the liberal arts tradition since 1916. Independent and coeducational, the University provides a strong academic and value-oriented education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, aiming to prepare each student for a life characterized by integrity, intellectual and spiritual values, social responsibility and service. Through its Brooklyn, Long Island and online campuses, the University offers degrees in more than 100 majors, special course offerings and certificates, affiliated and pre-professional programs.

—Submitted by St. Joseph’s University

Sandra Lindsay (Contributed photo)

Shimmering Solstice Returns To Old Westbury Gardens

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Be prepared to be enchanted by magical light displays and seasonal soundtracks that are set along Old Westbury Gardens’ beautiful paths that will lead you through the world-famous Walled Garden, Rose Garden, South Lawn and Allée, just to name a few. Shimmering Solstice at Old Westbury Gardens has returned and is an unforgettable walkthrough experience of holiday lights, sights and sounds.

Designed for Old Westbury Gardens by Lightswitch (a collective of internationally-recognized lighting, media, and visual designers), Shimmering Solstice allows guests to experience what is familiar every day in a whole new shimmering light.

New for 2022:

• Re-designed interactive area featuring three new exhibits that will engage adults and children alike.

• Seasonal music throughout expanded illuminated event path, with even more lights.

• New illuminated water feature on the West Pond.

• Updated and even more exciting Westbury House finale show.

• The Garden of Appreciation will be turned into a lively warming area with a concession stand for seasonal snacks and drinks.

For this year’s dramatic finale, an even more astonishing finale show will be displayed onto the south face of Westbury House. Don’t miss the holiday light show experience on Long Island.

What are the dates for shimmering solstice?

Show dates are through Jan. 1, 2023. The show will be open on the following dates: December 16*, 17*, 18, 19 December 21*, 22, 23 December 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January 1

*The Santa Babies Carolers will be performing from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on these select dates.

Ticket prices

Adults: $34.95

Kids (2-13): $19.95 Senior Sundays (65+): $26.95

Old Westbury Gardens Members: 20 percent off adult tickets, 50 percent off kids

tickets. Premiere parking is included for members.

Group rate: for groups of 20 or more, a discounted rate of 15 percent is applied. All group reservations must be made by phone or email. Please call (516) 333-0048 or email

grouptours@oldwestburygardens.org for booking and more information. No buses allowed.

Old Westbury Gardens is located at 71 Old Westbury Rd., in Old Westbury.

Visit www.shimmeringsolstice.com to learn more and to buy tickets.

Shimmering Solstice display at Old Westbury Gardens. (Photo provided by Old Wesbury Gardens)

Port Washington, Nassau County, and Sands Point Police Departments

Port Washington Fire Medics Town of North Hempstead Department of Parks & Recreation, Highway Department & the O ce of Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte

Villages of Baxter Estates, Manorhaven, Port Washington North & Sands Point Nassau County Department of Public Works

Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation, Jean-Marie Posner

Finish Line Road Race Technicians, David Katz

Baker Air, Kris Baker

Yoga Life, Drew Kane

PW Boy Scouts Troop 7, Howard Hernandez Schreiber Key Club members

St. Francis Hospital - Dr. Michael Kang AND the too-many-to-name Community Volunteers

- Rachel

O’Brien,

Co-Chairs

Vultaggio Zack

Taylor

BRONZE SPONSORS

We are lled with gratitude to our Sponsors, Donors, Fundraisers, Volunteers and Participants for making the 2022 Port Washington anksgiving Day Run a GIANT success!

CALENDAR

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14

Photography Club of Long Island (PCLI)

7:00 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room) Mike DiRenzo, the vice-president of the Photographic Federation of Long Island, will discuss the technique of light painting and how he uses it to create magical images. In his presentation, he will show some of his creations and demonstrate light painting in action. Audience members are encouraged to bring their cameras and tripod to try out some techniques for themselves. Visit pwpl.org for more information.

FRIDAY, DEC. 16

Sandwiched In with Ron Brown 12:00 p.m. (Library Lapham Meeting Room and on Zoom) Join Ron Brown as he continues his travel series with Five Wonderful Things to Do in Beijing. Along with ancient Rome, Babylon, and Jerusalem, Beijing was one of the great cities of the ancient world. This lecture will take visitors to five least visited places that explain the ancient history of this wonderful city. This is a hybrid event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Visit pwpl.org for more information.

Glenn Miller Orchestra: In The Christmas Mood 8 p.m.-10 p.m. (Jeanne Rimsky Theater) The Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most

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sought after big band in the world today for both concert and dance engagements. Still considered the greatest band of all time, its unique sound is loved by almost anybody that cares for dance music. Visit www.landmarkonmainstreet.org/event/glenn-miller-christmas/ for ticket information.

MONDAY, DEC. 19

Project Independence

10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Great Neck Social Center) A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. St. Francis Hospital Outreach Bus Free Health Screenings. Call 311 for more information.

Preschool Story Time

1:30 p.m. (Library Children’s Room) Enjoy great stories, songs, and fingerplays, while your child develops essential early literacy skills. For children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years with an adult. Registration required. Visit pwpl.org to register.

First & Second Grade Book Discussion

4:00 p.m. (Library Children’s Workshop Room)

Monthly book discussion for children in first and second

grade. Registration required. Visit pwpl.org to register.

TUESDAY, DEC. 20

Teen Gaming

3:30 p.m. (Library Mezzanine Meeting Room) Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to come play Nintendo Switch games with other teens after school. No registration required.

Third & Fourth Grade Book Discussion 4:00 p.m. (Library Children’s Workshop Room) Monthly book discussion for children in third and fourth grade. Registration required. Visit pwpl.org to register.

Pajama Story Time on Zoom

7:00 p.m. (Online) Put on some comfy pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and gather around to enjoy some books, rhymes, and songs. Registration required. Visit pwpl. org to register.

Fiction Book Club: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell

7:30 p.m. (Library Hagedorn Meeting Room) Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet is both a brilliant re-creation of the lives of William Shakespeare and his family in late 16th-century Stratford-upon-Avon and an emotionally intense account of the death of the dramatist’s young son and its painful aftermath. Graceful and moving, Hamnet is a triumph of literary and historical fiction. Copies of the book are available on Libby and may also be reserved for pickup at the library.

Visit pwpl.org to register.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21

Project Independence

12 p.m.-2 p.m. (“Yes We Can” Community Center) A Town of North Hempstead event for seniors. Bridge class. Classes are for beginners and those with basic knowledge who wish to improve their skill. Call 311 to register or for more information.

THURSDAY, DEC. 22

Baby Rhyme Time

9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (Library Children’s Room) A story time with songs, music and bouncing rhymes that emphasizes early literacy skills. For children ages birth to 17 months. Registration required. Visit pwpl. org to register.

Project Independence

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

STEAM Workshop

4:00 p.m. (Library Children’s Workshop Room) Create a confetti cannon to help ring in the New Year. For children in 4th to 6th grade. Sponsored by the Donald and Barbara Zucker Family Foundation. Registration required. Visit pwpl.org to register.

Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame Opens To Public

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Farmingdale Wins Long Island Football Championship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Farmingdale showed its poise,

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

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

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

—James Rowan in an Anton Media Group contributor

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

Bruce Blakeman Nassau County Executive

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Hanukkah Greeting

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

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

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

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

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

Boycott The Qatar World Cup

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

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

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

chance to launder its reputation clean by the World Cup.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Happy Hanukkah. Rabbi Dr. Moshe P. Weisblum

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

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

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

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

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If It Says N.Y.-Style Pizza—It Ain’t

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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damn sure ain’t.

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

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

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

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

Let Buffalo have its wings.

Let Chicago have its deep dish.

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

But leave our pizza and bagels alone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beauty and the Beast.”

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

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

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

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

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Lead Hazards In Toys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Toy jewelry often contains a lot of lead.

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

Lead in Toy Jewelry

What are the effects of wearing toy jewelry?

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

Lead exposure is preventable.

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

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

Regular handwashing can reduce lead poisoning.

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

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

The good news is that childhood lead exposure is preventable.

—National Center for Environmental Health

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Five Healthy Eating Tips For The Holidays

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

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

1. Holiday-Proof Your Plan

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. Outsmart the Buffet

Savor a serving of the foods you really love.

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

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

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

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

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

can lower blood sugar and interact with diabetes medicines.

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

3. Fit in Favorites

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

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

4. Keep Moving

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

5. Get Your Zzzs

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

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

—Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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

Dara Jones Joins HSS Long Island

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

—HSS Long Island

Dr. Dara Jones

Double Up On The Guac?

Those avocados are good for your heart health

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

Avocados contain high amounts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cirrhosis-Related Readmissions Are Common

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

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

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

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

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

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

Patients with cirrhosis routinely require hospitalization

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

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

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HOMES

Recently Sold

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

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

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

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

Review manuals

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

Service all equipment

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

Handle fuel properly

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

Charge batteries

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

Shelter equipment

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

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

Prepare, prepare, prepare

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

—Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI)

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

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

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

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

apprenticing

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

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

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

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

“I hand-select all the materials.

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

week,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pink Satin Dream Stilettos

From left: Barollo founder Darren Smith with customer Chris Harrison

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HOROSCOPES

By Holiday Mathis

By Holiday Mathis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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North Hempstead And Chabad Of Manhasset To Host Chanukah Festival & Menorah Lighting

At Mary Jane Davies Green on Dec. 18 at 3 p.m.

North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, the Town Board, the Chabad of Manhasset, and the Manhasset Park District will be hosting a Chanukah Festival on Sunday, December 18, 2022 starting at 3 p.m. at Mary Jane Davies Green in Manhasset.

The event, which is sponsored by North Shore University Hospital at Northwell Health, will feature musical performances

including a performance by the Manhasset High School band, live ice carving of a menorah, a chocolate gelt drop with assistance from the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department, and the lighting of the menorah.

“This event has become a wonderful annual tradition to celebrate

together as one community,” said Rabbi Mendel Paltiel of the Chabad of Manhasset.

Chanukah, which runs this year from Sunday, Dec. 18 to Monday, Dec. 26, celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, when it is said that one day’s worth

of sacred oil lasted for eight days.

Mary Jane Davies Green is located on Plandome Road across from Town Hall at 220 Plandome Rd., Manhasset. Parking will be available in the Town Hall parking lot and in a portion of the Manhasset Park District’s lot behind Mary Jane Davies Park.

For more information, please call 311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Town Reminds Residents About Mortgage Satisfaction And Updating Information

Town of North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman would like to remind residential property owners that they must notify the Tax Office when satisfying their mortgage.

“It is the responsibility of the property

owner to ensure that property information is up to date with the Town’s Tax Office and incorporated village (if applicable).

This ensures that the tax bills are sent to the proper location, avoiding late fees and penalties,” said Receiver of Taxes Berman.

Changes to your property tax information can be made through the online portal, by printing out a change form and emailing, faxing or mailing it to the Tax Office, filling out the reverse side of a tax bill or sending in a letter with the required information.

To learn more visit: www.northhempsteadny.gov/Change-Mortgage-Info or call 311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Winter Hats, Gloves And Scarves Donation Drive Manhasset Great Neck Camera Club

Come and donate hats, gloves, and scarves at the Great Neck Library now through Jan. 30, 2023.

Great Neck Library and Long Island Coalition for the Homeless is hosting the winter clothing drive. You can drop off your donations at all four of our library locations.

The Great Neck Library Main Building is located at 159 Bayview Ave., Great Neck. The Station Branch is located at 26 Great Neck Rd.,

2nd Level, Great Neck.

The Parkville Branch is located at 10 Campbell St., New Hyde Park. The Lakeville Branch is located at 475 Great Neck Rd., Great Neck. All your donations will be distributed to the people in need at the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. For more information, please contact Great Neck Library at (516) 466-8055 or email adultprogramming@ greatnecklibrary.org

—Submitted by the Great Neck Library

The Manhasset Great Neck Camera Club will hold a meeting on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022 at 7 p.m. at the Manhasset Public Library, located at 30 Onderdonk Ave., Manhasset, NY 11030. This is our annual Holiday Program meeting, which will feature an entertaining presentation by club members who will showcase their excellent Fall and Holiday photography. A “Meet and Greet” takes place between 6-7 P.M. Our meetings are open to all.

We are a welcoming group of photographers in an active club and can assist all classes and skill levels of digital photographers, from iPhone, Point & Shoot, Beginners, and Advanced. Visit our web site MGNCC.ORG which has links to the “Color Wheel”, our club newsletter, and a wealth of photography information. For further information, please email mgncc@optonline.net

—Submitted by the Manhasset Great Neck Camera Club

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This holiday season I wish to express my gratitude to all of those who have continued to support me, allowing me to keep doing what I love. I take great pleasure from introducing new families to the North Shore communities of Port Washington & Sands Point. There is truly nothing like the feeling of helping my clients through the process of buying or selling a home.

Thank You For Helping Celebrate 25 Years Of Christmas In Port Washington

The Christmas Tree in Blumenfeld Park was lit last week during the 25th Annual Live Nativity and Tree Lighting event. It is so special to gather in your own hometown, and celebrate the story, music, and joy of Christmas with hundreds of your Port Washington neighbors.

Thankfully, the weather this year was perfect. We hosted a Live Nativity, and were so pleased with the performances of our Narrator Pastor Roger Berner of the Lutheran Church, and all the actors who made it so special. The Red Stocking Singers, accompanied by the Liquid Bread Brass Band, allowed all of us to sing along to the Christmas songs we love so much.

The Christmas Tree was lit by our honorees Pia Haselbach and George Martin, who helped to create this event and continue to be active members of the committee today; and also Sr. Kathy Sommerville of OLFC for all her work at the church with outreach and the food pantry here in Port Washington. We were proud to recognize them during our ceremony.

The new lights on the tree were purchased thanks to an anonymous donor and are absolutely brilliant! What a fantastic way to celebrate 25 years.

The night ended with Santa arriving (on a PWFD fire truck thanks to the folks at Protection Engine Co.) to sit and hear the wishes of children and take many photos in front of the beautiful tree. We loved having the members of the Red Stocking Revue singers entertain the kids on line with more carols and more sing-a-long to pass the time.

It was a wonderful community event, and we couldn’t have done it without help! Thank you to the PWPolice Department for keeping the traffic flowing and people safe. Thank you to Ayhan’s Restaurants and Finn MacCool’s for their donations of hot beverages. Thank you to Fred Falconer for all his help with bows and lights for the tree. And a big thank you to the guys at Hefferin Tree Service for the amazing job they did decorating our tree. And let’s not forget the guys from Town of North Hempstead who went above and beyond to help with the barricades and our lighting needs.

Of course a thank you to all the volunteers: our Christmas Tree Lighting Committee members, the volunteers manning the food tables, and all the pageant participants, who give their time each year to make it so special.

—Submitted by the Port Wahington Christmas Tree Lighting Committee

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Tree Lighting Committee with Santa.

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Little angels watching the Christmas tree lighting. Christmas tree lighting committee members with the TONH Parks Department representatives.

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Local Students Win Mini Research Grants To Fund Environmental Science Projects

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The South Asian American Women’s Alliance (SAAWA) recently announced the SAAWA Annual Mini Research Grant Award winners in the field of earth and environmental science for 2022-2023. The mini grants were created to increase interest in our environment.

The SAAWA seeks to encourage and promote leadership and innovation among students in STEM fields to help build tomorrow’s workforce among the community. The SAAWA Mini Research Grant for Environmental Issues is one of the many ways the SAAWA challenges, motivates and encourages students.

“One of the greatest challenges facing the next generation is the degradation of our environment,” writes the SAAWA on their website. “We at the SAAWA strongly feel that the solution to this problem will come from this generation of scientists and engineers, and it is our duty to

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encourage the brightest of them to pursue careers in these fields.”

Research project proposals are submitted to SAAWA from middle and high school students. Funding is intended to offset the cost of materials and computer software expenses pertaining to a new research project in the environmental field. The amount of the award is $200.

SAAWA received 48 proposals from 22 schools and selected 16 student winners. Three students out of the 16 are from Great Neck and one is from Port Washington.

• Justin Tao (Grade 11) Great Neck South High School

• Joanne Lee (Grade 11) Great Neck South High School

• Shaan Merchant (Grade 11) Great Neck South High School

• Audrey Ren (Grade 10) Paul D. Schreiber High School

Audrey’s proposal is titled “Invasive Species in New York”. The project proposals must meet the following requirement to be considered for the mini grant.

-Must be pursuing a new environmental-based research project in Fall 2022 and must have a science research teacher as a mentor.

-Must participate in the SAAWA science competition.

-Topics of the research project must be in earth and environmental science. Topics for the project proposal can be any topic in the environmental field. The SAAWA suggests topics like water management, deforestation, the impact of climate change, renewable energy, food security, air and noise pollution, and human health.

To learn more about the South Asian American Women’s Alliance, whose mission is to encourage, promote leadership and innovation among students in STEM fields to help build tomorrow’s workforce among the community, please visit https://www.saawa.org/

Councilmember Dalimonte Honors Coach Gallagher For Years Of Service

Town of North Hempstead Council Member Mariann Dalimonte joined the Port Washington Lacrosse Alumni Association on Nov. 25 as they honored Coach Kathleen Gallagher for her 45 years of dedication to Port Washington athletics and their lacrosse programs. Coach Gallagher has been an instrumental part in the success of the Port Washington Vikings lacrosse program for many years. The ceremony was part of the lacrosse alumni games with a reception hosted by the Port Washington Lacrosse Alumni Association.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte congratulates Coach Kathleen Gallagher for 45 years of dedication to the Port Washington lacrosse program.

Port Washington Vikings Women’s alumni lacrosse games. (Contributed photos)

Port Washington Vikings Men’s alumni lacrosse games.

Audrey Ren from Paul D. Schreiber High School. (Photo from the Port Washington Union Free School District)

South Asian American Women’s Alliance. (Photo from the SAAWA website)

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The Regents Exam And High School Diploma: It’s Time To Evolve Into The 21st Century

After more than 12 years serving as a school superintendent and 25 as an educator, I’ve pushed back at the Editorial Board at Newsday when they conflate their love affair of rigorous testing to the magical potential of high educational outcomes. I’ve also seen that when anyone opposes their viewpoint, it means they side with watering down the educational system with low expectations that would allow it live in a malaise of mediocrity.

In their most recent harangue, they share, “Seasons come and seasons go, but there is no off-season when it comes to caring about how we educate our children.” I’m the first to say that if the Editorial Board cares about educating children, my concern is how they believe we need to do so. Let’s begin with their central argument over rigorous testing and its relation to academic progress and graduation rates. The Board warned, “Regents tests, part of getting a diploma in New York State for more than a century, should not be abandoned or watered down just because students are having difficulty passing them. Improve what and how we teach.” The Editorial Board continues to argue that “Writing that Regents tests are not the problem with our high schools or our high schoolers. The exams are telling us there is a problem. That’s why they’re under attack.”

First, their opinion is far from accurate. They are under attack because we have been assessing our students in New York with the

same type of exam since the end of the Civil War. We have assessed our students pretty much the same way for 150 years in New York State. I can’t think of anything else we do on the planet the same way for 150 years in medicine, transportation, technology or even how we entertain ourselves. Think about that for a moment. Everything else in the world has evolved around us except for the way we assess the learning of a student when they complete a course or grade level. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying the Regents Exams are terrible. We must however understand they are not the only way to assess learning in the classroom.

On an aside, a major problem we have with many students isn’t measured by a single test in math, science, English or social studies. We have students who are more anxious, depressed, or suicidal than any generation before and it’s getting worse each year. The fact that schools don’t pay enough attention to that should be under attack,

not the fact that we want to explore and potentially change how students graduate high school, the number of Regents exams a student takes, or if we should administer them at all.

Over the years, I have come to appreciate columnist Lane Filler at Newsday and would like to think I’ve matured in my old age in respecting divergent viewpoints. Mr. Filler recently warned against easing standards which he believes are driven by the Board of Regents, the state Assembly, and teacher unions. Mr. Filler believes, “If that happens… the crowing over instantly increased graduation rates will drown out the warnings that the soft bigotry of low expectations is too often leaving children adorned in caps and gowns behind.” I understand most people fear change, but to equate much needed change to bigotry and leaving children behind seems extreme from my perspective. We can increase graduation rates and still embrace high expectations…just different ones.

I agree when the Editorial Board identifies that, “Skills and competencies unheard of 50 years ago now are crucial, while some traditional requirements have lost relevance. Not every student must be pointed toward a four-year liberal arts education if a direct job path suits them better. But they all must have basic skills to function in this more complex world.” I feel we must look to the alternative methods some public and non-traditional school systems evaluate us to both teaching

and learning. There are many viable ways for students to express proficiency and mastery in an area of study. The shift happens when the conversation reduces the importance of one data point at the end of the year to embracing the purpose and meaning of a students’ growth over time.

I ask adults, when was the last time you took a multiple-choice test or were assessed at work by the administration of a multiple choice test? To think we have assessed the children in New York the same way since Lincoln was in the White House is heartbreaking. The fact that the NYS Education Department brought together a Blue-Ribbon Commission to make potential changes to graduation requirements gives me hope.

Let’s become familiar with some of the innovative schools around the world who embrace authentic learning and assessment. Students showcase their deep understanding by project and problem-based assessments and performance minded tasks. I think we can all agree, that is how we navigate in the real world. It’s time we move New York State away from the 19th century and into the 21st. We can do so by developing alternative assessments that don’t bring down standards but make them higher than what we already have. Maybe…just maybe, this is something we can all agree on in a world that celebrates divisiveness and extremes.

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

Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton Thanks Supporters For Support Of 12th Toys For Tots Drive

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum was once again transformed into Santa’s workshop on Sunday, Dec. 4 as thousands flocked to Uniondale to support an event that has grown to become America’s largest one-day Toys for Tots drive.

As it has been since its inception, the 12th annual drive was spearheaded by Glen Cove businessmen Joe LaPadula and Jon Holzer of Martino Auto Concepts. Featuring food trucks, music, plein air artists, family activities and more amidst hundreds of exotic and vintage vehicles, officials estimated that the event generated more than 166,000 individual donations, which will equip Toys for Tots in its 75th anniversary year to meet requests for assistance in Nassau County and throughout our region.

“During the holiday season, a toy can mean so much more than just being a gift under the tree - it can be a symbol of caring and a beacon of hope for brighter days in the future,” Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton said. “For the last 12 years, Joe LaPadula and Jon Holzer have worked so diligently alongside

USMC Major (Ret.) Chuck Kilbride to unite us in support of a cause that brings joy to so many deserving children and families in our region. For me, this event is one of the highlights of the holiday season, and I am eternally grateful to everyone for continuing to support such a crucial charitable mission.”

Key sponsors of the 2022 Toys for Tots drive included: the U.S. Marine Corps; the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences; Gabrielli Truck Sales; First City Project; Bolla Market; Universal Autosports; Hunter Roberts Construction Group; Long Island Sports Cars; Ryan Friedman Motor Cars; PCarMarket Automotive Enthusiast Marketplace; Ferrari Club of America Long Island Chapter; Race the North; Rally Point East; NYSpace Finders; RXR; Enterprise Rent-A-Car; Maserati Long Island; Porsche South Shore; Oyster Bay Property Management; Serendipity 3; Ferrari of Long Island; the Hofstra Motorsport Engineering Club, and an array of local automotive clubs and community stakeholders.

Nassau County Police Department officers, under the command of NCPD Commissioner Patrick Ryder, kept traffic moving briskly as a team of volunteers collected and sorted donations. Members of the Glen Cove Fire Department provided additional assistance, and the Uniondale and Hempstead Fire Departments used

their trucks to stage the American flag arch at the entrance of Nassau Coliseum.

There’s still plenty of time to support Toys for Tots this holiday season. Visit toysfortots. org to find a drop-off location near you or to make a monetary donation.

—Submitted by the office of Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton

Michael Hynes, Ed.D.

Superintendent of the Port Washington School District.

12th Annual Toys for Tots. (Photo by Peter M. Budraitis)

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