The Roslyn News 12/14/22 edition is published weekly by Anton Media Group.

Holiday Lighting Ceremony A Huge Success

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“Apicture perfect night.” That’s how Roslyn Chamber of Commerce President Rich Branciforte described the Holiday lighting ceremony that took place on Dec. 4 at the Clock Tower in downtown Roslyn.

Branciforte praised the “throngs of greater Roslyn residents and their families” who gathered at the Clock Tower to witness the lighting of both the Christmas tree and a Menorah. The lighting, Branciforte added, was “symbolic of how delighted everyone was to be together again enjoying the festivities.”

Rabbi Cara Weinstein Rosenthal from Temple Beth Sholom, aided by chamber member Barbara Kaplan, read the prayers and sang songs to celebrate the coming Hanukah holidays.

This was followed by an enthusiastic blessing from Father George of Trinity Church. He then presented the church choir who sang some Holiday songs.

“If joy to the world was the theme for the night, it was surely evident in the performance of the Roslyn High School Chamber singers, out in full force and singing a handful of Christmas favorites,” Branciforte told The Roslyn News.

“We need more events like this, it’s great to see so many of my neighbors here,” a local resident commented. And it was great to see all the families who brought their young children for the fun.

The lighting was presented by the Greater Roslyn Chamber of Commerce in coordination with the Village of Roslyn, who did an excellent job with street closures, and traffic control.

Government officials at the event included Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jen DeSena, Councilmembers Peter Zuckerman and Mary Ann Dalimonte, former town clerk Wayne Wink and Roslyn Mayor John Durkin.

“Mayor Durkin led the countdown for the Christmas tree lighting when Sam from Public Works threw the switch, illuminating the corner. Passing vehicles honked approval,” Branciforte said, adding jokingly that “rumors that Mayor Durkin was going to lead the crowd in an accapella version of ‘Stairway To Heaven,’ referring of course to the Clock Tower proved incorrect.”

After the ceremony, the carolers then proceeded to Delicacies, where there was free coffee, tea, hot chocolate and great pastries, courtesy of both Delicacies and Diane’s Bakery.

Lou Federico, the chamber’s vice president, once again coordinated the event. In addition to Branciforte and Federico, other chamber members in attendance were Barbara Kaplan, Alicia Brown, Wayne Wink, Garnet Ardila, Melissa Spitalnick, Graciela Hall, and Janine Dion.

“Never has the village looked more festive and we look forward to a Happy and Healthy New Year’s for all,” Branciforte said, basking in the evening’s success.

The Roslyn High School chamber singers in performance Chamber members and Roslyn residents belt out another Christmas tune

More Cleanup Needed At 45 Lumber Road

JOSEPH SCOTCHIE

The shopping area around 55 Lumber Rd. is one of the most vital commercial malls in downtown Roslyn.

As a result, the area is now attracting residential development. That includes property on 45 Lumber Rd., where developers hope to construct a four-story 65,000-sq. ft. apartment building located on the east side of the site.

For some time, The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has been reviewing the Remedial Investigation Report for the site. In short, the NYSDEC recommends the cleanup of what it terms Brownfield site contamination.

According to the state agency, “the commercial building and garage was located on the western portion of the property prior to its demolition in June, 2022. Underground gasoline storage tanks were located on the south end of the site and were removed in 1998. The remainder of the property includes asphalt paved parking areas and some vegetation. Hempstead Harbor borders the property beyond the bulkhead to the east.”

The investigation revealed that “volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), pesticides, and metals were found in surface and subsurface soils at concentrations above soil cleanup objectives. The VOCs, SVOCs, pesticides, and metals are present at depths of up to eight feet below grade and are likely the result of past site use or historic fill.”

The NYSDEC’s “next steps” will “com-

plete its review, make any necessary revisions and, if appropriate, approve the investigation report. The approved report will be made available to the public. The applicant may then develop a cleanup plan.”

“This plan describes how contamination will be addressed, with NYSDEC and NYSDOH overseeing the work,” the report continued. “NYSDEC will present the draft cleanup plan to the public for its review and comment during a 45-day comment period. NYSDEC will keep the public informed throughout the investigation and cleanup of the site.”

The ground floor, the report added, will be used for storage, a business center, lounge, and utilities. The second, third, and fourth stories will be used for residential apartments. A parking area will be located to the west of the building. The anticipated cleanup standard is unrestricted use, which allows residential use.

New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) encourages, the agency added, the voluntary cleanup of contaminated properties known as brownfields so that they can be reused and redeveloped. These uses, it said, include recreation, housing, business, or other uses. A brownfield site is any real property where a contaminant is present at levels exceeding the soil cleanup objectives or other health-based or environmental standards, criteria or guidance adopted by NYSDEC that are applicable based on the reasonably anticipated use of the property, in accordance with applicable regulations.

—Submitted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Mindfulness Days At Roslyn High School

Last month, Roslyn High School introduced a new program called Mindfulness Days. It was presented by Mission Be, a mindfulness-based educational program that trains students to better manage stress

and regulate emotions.

“Mindfulness education programs are rooted in neuroscience and designed to create positive learning environments and increase student focus. They decrease bullying and

Kindergarten Registration Dates

Parents with children entering kindergarten at Roslyn Public Schools for the 20232024 school year must register their child with the district. All children must be residents of Roslyn and must be five years old on or before Dec. 1, 2023. To be placed on the registration mailing list that goes out in January, parents should email gpolak@ roslynschools.org with the subject line Kindergarten Registration and include the following information in the body of the email: child’s full name, address, date of birth, and name of pre-k school, if applicable.

—Submitted by Cynthia Younker for the Roslyn School District

student stress, while creating a school-wide culture of compassion,” said Assistant Principal Carol Murphy. “Students in the 9th and 10th grade will have an opportunity to participate in the program later in the school year.”

Mission Be founder and CEO Carin Winter hosted sessions with the junior class in the lower gym, leading games that initiated discussions surrounding stress, anxiety and inclusion. The goal is to equip children with mindful, social-emotional skills that will help them perform better academically and in their careers, and help them become more creative, inventive, compassionate, empathetic, caring members of society.

—Submitted by Cynthia Younker for the Roslyn School District

Brownfield Cleanup Program site location. (Photo courtesy the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation)

Juniors participate in Mindfulness Days program.

(Photo courtesy the Roslyn School District)

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The Friends of the Bryant Library is a volunteer organization that raises money to fund programs that benefit the entire community. Thry are currently seeking new members for our bookstore staff and board of directors. The Friends of the Bryant Library Bookstore has positions open for shifts Monday-Friday 1-4 p.m. Contact Susan Goldklang at Susan.goldklang@gmail.com. The Friends also invite anyone interested in joining the board to contact Evelyn Pollack at Friends@ bryantlibrary.org

THURSDAY, DEC. 15

Tech Basics

From 1 to 2 p.m, the Bryant Library will offer a series of technology classes at the library: Tech Basics. This series of classes will be in-person, in small groups, handson or presentation, available during the day and to Roslyn patrons only. The class will focus on Microsoft Office, Google Apps and other fundamental basics of computers, the Internet, basic use and help with your laptop and mobile devices. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516621-2240.

THURSDAYS, DEC. 15, 2022 JAN. 19 AND FEB. 23, 2023

Virtual Brown Bag Lecture on The Big Picture: Photography Now

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

MONDAY DEC. 19

Baby Time

From 10:30 to 11 a.m., the Bryant Library will host a storytime for infants birth age to 24 months. Simple stories, fingerplays, music and toys will help your child develop early literacy skills. Parent or caregiver must accompany the child. Online registration required. Registration is limited for our in person events. Contact: Children’s Services at 516-621-2240 or kids@bryantlibrary.org.

The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516621-2240.

Toddler Time

From 11:15 a.m. to 12 noon, the Bryant Library will host a toddler time storytime for childen ages two to four years old. Bring your little one for storytime fun. Stories, fingerplays, music and toys will help your child develop early literacy skills. Parent or caregiver must accompany the child. Online registration required. Contact: Children’s Services at 516-621-2240 or kids@ bryantlibrary.org. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516-621-2240.

Christmas Holiday Viewing

At 1 p.m., the Bryant Library will present a viewing of Christmas Holiday. A New Orleans nightclub singer (Deanna Durbin) tells a soldier the tragic tale of her marriage to a Creole scoundrel (Gene Kelly). Lecture by Keith Crocker. Christmas Holiday is a 1944 American film noir crime film directed by Robert Siodmak. It was based on the 1939 novel of the same name by W. Somerset Maugham and is about a woman who

marries a Southern aristocrat who inherited his family’s streak of violence and instability and soon drags the woman into a life of misery. After he is arrested, the woman runs away from her husband’s family, changes her name, and finds work as a singer in a New Orleans nightclub. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Musical Score for Hans J. Salter. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516-621-2240.

TUESDAY, DEC. 20

Yoga Class

From 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., the library will host a yoga class in the Helen Glannon Room. To particpate in the classes, resdents must register for the full session. Refunds and/ or discounts will not be offered for missed classes. Checks can be made out to The Bryant Library with the class of your choice written on the notes line. New dates and pricing to be posted. The library is at 2 Paper Mill Rd. Call 516-621-2240.

Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame Opens To Public

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Farmingdale Wins Long Island Football Championship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Farmingdale showed its poise,

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

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

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

—James Rowan in an Anton Media Group contributor

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

Bruce Blakeman Nassau County Executive

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Hanukkah Greeting

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

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

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

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

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

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

Happy Hanukkah. Rabbi Dr. Moshe P. Weisblum

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

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

chance to launder its reputation clean by the World Cup.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Celebrating

Matthew Adarichev

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

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If It Says N.Y.-Style Pizza—It Ain’t

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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damn sure ain’t.

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

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

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

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

Let Buffalo have its wings.

Let Chicago have its deep dish.

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

But leave our pizza and bagels alone.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beauty and the Beast.”

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

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

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

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

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Lead Hazards In Toys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Toy jewelry often contains a lot of lead.

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

Lead in Toy Jewelry

What are the effects of wearing toy jewelry?

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

Lead exposure is preventable.

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

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

Regular handwashing can reduce lead poisoning.

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

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

The good news is that childhood lead exposure is preventable.

—National Center for Environmental Health

What should I do if I think my child put lead jewelry in his or her mouth?

Five Healthy Eating Tips For The Holidays

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

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

1. Holiday-Proof Your Plan

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. Outsmart the Buffet

Savor a serving of the foods you really love.

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

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

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

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

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

can lower blood sugar and interact with diabetes medicines.

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

3. Fit in Favorites

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

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

4. Keep Moving

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

5. Get Your Zzzs

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

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

—Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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

Dara Jones Joins HSS Long Island

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

—HSS Long Island

Dr. Dara Jones

Double Up On The Guac?

Those avocados are good for your heart health

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

Avocados contain high amounts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cirrhosis-Related Readmissions Are Common

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

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

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

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

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

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

Patients with cirrhosis routinely require hospitalization

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

apprenticing

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

BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO dgilderubio@antonmediagroup.com

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

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

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

“I hand-select all the materials.

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

week,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pink Satin Dream Stilettos

From left: Barollo founder Darren Smith with customer Chris Harrison

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FIND

HOROSCOPES

By Holiday Mathis

By Holiday Mathis

Mathis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

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

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WORD FIND

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Solution: Visual form of maths Date: 12/14/22 Creators Syndicate 737 3rd Street Hermosa Beach,

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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Roslyn Community Center. The event distributed coats, hats, gloves, and food to families in need in the local

community.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

ROSLYN

LEGAL NOTICE

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

Certificate of Formation filed with Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, John G. Townsend Building, 401 Federal Street, Suite 4, Dover, Delaware 19901. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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LEGAL NOTICE

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

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LEGAL NOTICE

GLENWOOD WATER DISTRICT NOTICE TO HOLD ANNUAL ORGANIZATION MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Organization Meeting of the Glenwood Water District will be held on Wednesday January 4th, 2023, at the Glenwood Water District Office, 6 Third Street, Glenwood Landing, N. Y. at ten o’clock am.

Dated: December 5, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

2023 Meeting Dates

VILLAGE OF FLOWER HILL

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following are the 2023 dates of the regular meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Flower Hill (all meetings begin at 7:30 pm, on the first Monday of the month, unless otherwise noted).

Jan. 3 (Tues.) Apr. 3 July 10 (2nd Mon.) Oct. 2

Feb. 6 May 1 Aug. 7 Nov. 6

Mar. 6 June 5 Sept. 5 (Tues.) Dec. 4

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following are the 2023 dates of the regular meetings of the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Inc. Village of Flower Hill (all meetings begin at 7:00 pm, on the third Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted).

Jan. 18 Apr 19 July 19 Oct. 18

Feb. 15 May 17 Aug. 16 Nov. 15

Mar. 15 June 21 Sept. 20 Dec. 13 (2nd Wed.)

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following are the 2023 dates of the regular meetings of the Architectural Review Committee of the Inc. Village of Flower Hill (all meetings begin at 7:00 pm, on the last Monday of the month, unless otherwise. noted).

Jan. 30 Apr. 24 July 31 Oct. 23 (4th Mon.)

Feb.27 May 30 (Tues.) Aug. 28 Nov. 27

Mar. 27 June 26 Sept. No Meeting Dec. 20 (Wed..)

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following are the 2023 dates of the regular meetings of the Village Justice Court of the Inc. Village of Flower Hill (all meetings begin at 6:30pm, on the fourth Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise. noted).

Jan. 25 Apr. 26 July 26 Oct. 25

Feb. 22 May 24 Aug. 23 Nov. 29 (5th Wed.)

Mar. 22 June 28 Sept. 27 Dec. 27

Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Administrator

Flower Hill, New York

Dated: January 1, 2022

Glenwood Landing, N. Y. Rod Ford Commissioner, Secretary 12-14-2022-1T-# -236256ROS

LEGAL NOTICE

GLENWOOD WATER DISTRICT

Please take notice that the 2023 Public Meetings of the GLENWOOD WATER DISTRICT will be held on the First Wednesday of each month at 10:00AM and the Third Wednesday of each month at 10:00AM at the District Office, 6 Third Street, Glenwood Landing, NY 11547.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Rod Ford, Secretary 12-14-2022-1T-# -236257ROS

LEGAL NOTICE

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

ROSLYN WATER DISTRICT

Please take notice that the Organizational meeting of the Roslyn Water District, Roslyn, New York will be held on the 5th day of January 2023 at 9:00am at the Roslyn Water District Boardroom, 24 West Shore Road, Roslyn, NY.

Board of Commissioners

Roslyn Water District

Michael J Kosinski

William K Costigan

Sanford E Klein

Dated: December 8, 2022 12-14-2022-1T-#236334ROS

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF ROSLYN

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Roslyn will conduct a Public Meeting on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., at the Village Hall, 1200 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn,

New York 11576, or at some other location to be hereafter designated by the Board of Trustees.

The Village of Roslyn does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in administration or access to or employment in its projects and activities. Annemarie Stutzmann has been directed to coordinate compliance with non-discrimination requirements of the Federal Revenue Sharing regulations. Copies of all documents relevant to this matter are on file in the Village Clerk’s Office and may be viewed during regular business hours and on the Village website at www.roslynny.gov.

At this scheduled meeting of its Board of Trustees, reserved decisions from previous meetings, if any, may be acted upon by the Board of Trustees. At the aforesaid time and place, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

By Order of the Board of Trustees Inc. Village of Roslyn Annemarie Stutzmann Village Clerk/Treasurer

Dated: December 8, 2022 12-14-2022-1T-#236387ROS

LEGAL NOTICE

INCORPORATED

VILLAGE OF ROSLYN LEGAL NOTICE

HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 the Historic District Board of the Incorporated Village of Roslyn will consider the following new applications:

1. Application No. 8299

Kevin Dursunyan/Lab 18 18 Roosevelt Ave.

Sec: 20 Block: A Lot: 112,113 New Sign

This meeting will be held IN PERSON on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, beginning

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at 8 P.M. at the Inc. Village of Roslyn Village Hall, located at 1200 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn, NY 11576. 12-14-2022-1T-#236390ROS

Easing The Traffic Flow On Glen Cove Road

will finally bring relief to local drivers,” said State Senator Anna Kaplan. “I’m proud to have helped deliver the funding to get it done and I’m grateful for Governor Hochul giving it the priority it deserves.”

Always busy Glen Cove Road is a thoroughfare that thousands of Roslyn area residents commute to every day.

Now that four-lane highway will be the recipient of a $3.8 million renovation project at the interchange between Glen Cove Road, Jericho Turnpike (State Route 25) and the Northern State Parkway in Nassau County.

According to New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez, additional lanes, a raised median, upgraded signals and other improvements will “reduce congestion and ease travel at this busy intersection at the border of the villages of Westbury and Old Westbury.”

New sidewalks, curb ramps and a raised pedestrian island on the southwest quadrant of the intersection will also be added to better accommodate pedestrians.

“New York State is committed to making smart investments in our transportation network to enhance safety and strengthen the connections that tie our communities together,” said Dominguez. “This project will help ease congestion and improve mobility for motorists and pedestrians through one of Long Island’s busiest interchanges, providing new momentum to an already vibrant area.”

NYSDOT officials added that the ramp connecting the Northern State Parkway to the intersection of Glen Cove Road and Jer-

icho Turnpike will be widened to improve traffic flow for the thousands of vehicles which travel this route every day. Other projects include:

•New additional turning lane on northbound Glen Cove Road leading to westbound Jericho Turnpike;

•Addition of a second lane on the offramp from westbound Northern State Parkway to northbound Glen Cove Road;

•Installation of a raised median on Glen Cove Road to eliminate illegal left turns from the Northern State Parkway exit ramp;

•Modernization of existing traffic signals and pedestrian crossings along Glen Cove Road and Jericho Turnpike, includ-

Royal Crown Players Perform Peter & The Starcatcher

Last month, Roslyn High School’s Royal Crown Players staged three live performances of Peter and the Starcatcher for the Roslyn community. The play is based on the novel Peter and the Starcatcher by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. It is a prequel to Peter Pan.

Starring in the cast were: Lily Ahearn, Jaiden Berger, Denis Calos, Joseph Chen, Ella Cook, Alyx Corrado, Kira Diament, Rebecca Fein, Lila Freifeld, Ashley Freundlich, Elyssa Ghalchi, Joelle Lim, Jamie Lumetta, Jack May, Max Rubrum, Sofia Skla, Tyler Turetsky, and Natalie Zavulun.

The show was directed by vocal music teacher and Royal Crown Players director Christina Cinnamo and co-director/teacher Jill Feldun.

“I am awestruck by the talent and creativ-

ity fostered amongst the cast and crew,” said Ms. Cinnamo. “This show lends itself to an enchanting experience and the humor, skill, and ingenuity of our students truly took this production to new heights. Pun intended!”

The Royal Crown Players of Roslyn High School have been in existence since 1941, providing students with the opportunity to explore many aspects, genres, and specialties of the theatrical performing arts, as well as the opportunity to perform and perfect their craft.

—Submitted by Cynthia Younker for the Roslyn School District

ing new countdown timers, sidewalks, and curb ramps.

The commissioner added that night work will be utilized during the project to minimize traffic disruptions during the project, which is expected to be complete by the summer of 2023.

Local politicians from both parties were quick to praise both the renovation project and newly re-elected Gov. Kathy Hochul.

“Far too many Long Islanders are all too familiar with the sense of hopeless despair that comes from trying to get on or off of the Northern Parkway at Glen Cove Road and Jericho Turnpike at rush hour, so it’s welcome news that construction on this long overdue project to fix the problem

“I am very grateful to see the local impact of our investments in DOT capital funds. This $3.8 million dollar project will improve the safety and efficiency of travel at the interchange of Glen Cove Road, Jericho Turnpike and the Northern State Parkway and will reduce traffic congestion for Nassau County residents,” added Assemblyman Ed Ra.

“On behalf of the residents of the Town of North Hempstead, I want to thank Governor Hochul for making this $3.8 million dollar investment in safety and traffic flow at the intersection of Glen Cove Road and Jericho Turnpike,” said North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena. “This intersection is undoubtedly one of the busiest intersections in Nassau County, and these new sidewalks, curbs, and a raised pedestrian island will go a long way towards protecting the health, safety, and well-being of our residents, which is absolutely paramount when it comes to projects like this.”

NYSDOT officials also added that motorists are urged to plan accordingly and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver license.

For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit www.511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.

Royal Crown Players performing Peter and the Starcatcher (Photo courtesy Roslyn School District)

Marching Bulldogs Recognition Ceremony

In celebration of the Roslyn High School’s Marching Bulldogs first place win in the Small School Division 2 category at the 2022 New York State Field Band Conference Championship, a ceremony was held in their honor on Nov. 30 in the high school auditorium. The Marching Bulldogs earned a score of 89.075 for their show, Immortalis, held at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York on Sunday, Oct. 30.

Many of the 170 Roslyn students who participated in the competition, along with Band Director Frank Mauriello, staff members, and pit crew parents, attended the ceremony. Assistant Principal Carol Murphy kicked off the celebration by introducing Superintendent Allison Brown, who gave remarks before welcoming several dignitaries to present awards. They included: Board of Education President Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy; Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman; Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips; Town of North

Hempstead Councilman Peter Zuckerman; Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena; Mayor of the Village of East Hills Michael Koblenz; and Roslyn Board

of Education Trustee Alison Gilbert. “We had to celebrate this win with something grand,” said Superintendent Allison Brown. “Our Marching Bulldogs have consis-

tently come out on top and we wanted to acknowledge their hard work and dedication.”

Submitted by Cynthia Younker for the Roslyn School District

‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ Performance

Last month, Herricks High School presented “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” at the Herricks Community Center, directed by Laura Latham. This adaptation of the classic 1946 Frank Capra film was written by Joe Landry and puts a new twist on the production by making it a “live radio broadcast” of the script. The students studied the history of sound effects, fashion of the 1940s and colloquialisms of the period to bring an added layer of authenticity to the show. Pictured here are the thespians in action.

—Submitted by Herricks Public Schools

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